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Estate planning is essential to ensure that your assets will be distributed the way you would like after your death. A common way couples divide their estate is through a joint last will. Spouses typically use a joint will, but it can be created between any two...

A Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is a nine-digit number that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses to identify businesses. It is can also be referred to as a Taxpayer Identification Number, a Federal Tax Identification Number, a Federal Tax ID, or an...

A last will is a legal document that allows a person to dictate how their estate should be divided to their beneficiaries. If you are a parent with children under the age of 18, you may also consider naming a legal guardian within the will. The legal guardian will...

It is common knowledge that U.S. customers are willing to pay a higher price for products from valued, well-known brands. There is a price disparity between the amount of money U.S. consumers are willing to spend versus the amount foreign customers are willing to...

Probate is a legal procedure in which a specialized probate court oversees the distribution of property according to the will of the deceased. The court will ensure that all debts are paid and that the property of the deceased will be passed on to the correct...

Trademark dilution is the use of a mark or name that is similar to a famous mark to lessen the capacity and influence the reputation the mark has on the public. Federal Trademark Dilution Act (FTDA), 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c), enacted in 1996, specifically protects famous...

Traumatic events such as death or divorce can cause a strained relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild. Sometimes, parents challenge visitation laws, claiming that grandparent visitation laws infringe on their constitutional right to raise their children....

Estate planning for small businesses is essential in order for the business to survive after the death of the owner. It is important to make plans for your business to ensure its continued growth and success. To ensure that a business does not die along with the...

The Office of United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2015 Special 301 Report. The report is the annual review of intellectual property rights protection and enforcement within the United States and in countries that participate in trade with the...

Many companies are beginning to include social media as a part of their business strategy. Social media can create new marketing opportunities and give companies the ability to mass publish and distribute content to anyone who has access to the Internet. Many...