As an online entrepreneur, your domain name is a vital asset that represents your brand and online presence. However, while it may seem a distant possibility, disputes over domain names can arise. When it does, it can potentially jeopardize your business. The Uniform...
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Month: February 2023
Should I add intellectual property provisions in contracts?
In any business transaction or collaboration, it is vital to establish clear ownership and rights over intellectual property (IP). Contracts provide a formalized structure for addressing IP-related matters. It ensures that parties are protected and have control over...
What is an income cap trust, and how does it work?
Estate plans usually indicate people's wishes regarding their assets after death. However, specific estate planning tools have other purposes. Certain types of trusts, such as income cap trusts, could help provide individuals with ways to maintain eligibility for...
Are you thinking about starting your own business?
You have a business idea. You believe in its potential to make a profit and eventually grow. Having your own business may seem exciting at first. You have your own time, and you keep all the money. What you may have yet to realize is successful businesses start...
Estate planning info to know before signing a will
In Oregon and throughout the country, most people would rather discuss just about any topic other than their own mortality. Some, such as those who are diagnosed with a terminal illness, are forced to have such conversations as they come to terms with the reality of...
Estate planning tips for couples with multiple children
Estate planning with multiple children in the mix can be challenging at times. Children can have disparate values, life goals, and financial situations. Some may be suitable powers of attorney and executors, while others may be less so. Considering all of this, along...
What does a trustee do?
For many people putting together estate plans, trusts and trustees are important tools. Trust can help people be more specific about where assets go after they pass away, as well as potentially saving beneficiaries time or money when it comes to estate execution. In...
How to include beloved pets in an estate plan
For Oregon pet owners, there is no question the four-legged companions they live with are truly family members. For this reason, it is increasingly common for people to consider the fate of their furry friends as part of estate planning. Here are three considerations...
Questions to ask before agreeing to guardianship in a trust
One of the most important and emotional aspects of estate planning for parents is selecting guardians for their children. This task is important, as it ensures someone is named to care for the children if both parents are incapacitated or have passed away. Those who...
What is needed to get a liquor license in Oregon?
There are many Oregon businesses where serving alcohol is a key part of the business model - Restaurants, bars, venues, and breweries to name a few. For alcohol to be consumed in a business, however, there are certain legal requirements that must be met. Specifically,...