Non-Disclosure Agreements By Wayne Zell Non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, are contractual confidentiality agreements. In these contracts, the parties to the contract promise to protect the confidentiality of information that is disclosed either during an employment...
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Family Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies
Family Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies By Wayne Zell A partnership is an agreement between two or more people to either preserve money or make money by joining together in a business venture to try to make a profit. There are all kinds of...
D.C. Now Prohibits Non-Competes for Many Employees!
By: Wayne Zell, Esq. A new D.C. law, which will be effective around October 1, 2021, prohibits employers from requiring or requesting that any covered employee sign an agreement that includes a non-compete provision, and renders all non-compete provisions entered into...
Estate Tax Increases Lurk in President Biden’s Proposals
By: Wayne Zell Technical provisions in the President Biden’s “Green Book” explanation of his tax proposals released on May 28th could adversely affect many advanced estate planning techniques used to minimize or legally avoid gift, estate and generation skipping...
Why 2021 could be the right year for your business
While 2020 was a challenging year for most business owners, it showed who can thrive under the most stressful circumstances. Most Some companies made significant adjustments to compensate for dramatic developments every few months, while some entrepreneurs shifted...
Incorporating health care directives in an estate plan
As we age, our health care initiatives are incredibly important for informing our friends and loved ones about how to approach any medical treatments or emergencies in case you cannot express your personal opinions. Estate plans are the strongest tools to inform and...
The significance of funding a living trust
Many adults do not want to make mistakes, especially when it comes to their legacy. They want to ensure that every aspect of their estate plans is perfectly executed. Unfortunately, many planners forget one major aspect of building an estate, the funding. According to...
Do not buy into these common estate planning myths
Estate plans are incredible tools for anyone. You don't need a super high income nor a complex estate to develop a secure plan that ensures your family and friends receive the assets you had during your life. However, most people don't believe that estate plans are...
Major mistakes to avoid while expanding a business overseas
Most entrepreneurs dream of the day where they expand their companies overseas and tap into a global market. International expansion is one of the final moments where you see the growth and success in your business. However, international expansion is also tricky....
The difference between a trustee and a fiduciary
Most people hear the word "trustee" and have a distinct image in their minds. It could be their closest sibling, their eldest child or a trusted attorney. The image is clear but different from person to person. However, many adults do not know what the duties of a...
