Powers of Appointment: A Powerful Estate Planning Tool

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Stephanie Perry

In Estate Planning, Uncategorized | Tagged appointee, assets, beneficiary, creditor, donor, estate, inheritance, interest, permissible power of appointment, powerholder, property, trust, trustee, will

What is a Power of Appointment? A power of appointment is a power given to a person (oftentimes under a trust) which enables the person to designate who will receive property or an interest in property. The person who creates the power of appointment is the donor; the holder of the power is the powerholder; and […]

Premarital Agreements and the Business Owner

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Linda J. Ravdin

In Business Law, Divorce & Family Law, Premarital Agreements | Tagged antenuptial agreement, appraisal, appreciation, assets, book value, business, confidentiality, dispute resolution, exclusive rights, fair market value, fiance, financial disclosure, financial security, negotiation, net worth, non-owner, owner, premarital agreement, prenup, prenuptial agreement, property, protection, revenues, spouse, statement, terms, validity, valuation, value

Some people planning to marry want to enter into a premarital agreement. A business owner may have particular concerns that may cause him or her to consider a premarital agreement. There are a variety of issues the lawyer for the business owner needs to pay special attention to. Why a business owner may seek a premarital agreement. A business owner may want a […]