Why a Safety Deposit Box Isn’t So Safe

Why a Safety Deposit Box Isn’t So Safe

It’s not a good idea to be the only name listed on a safety deposit box and place your estate plan in the box. Once the person who leases that box passes away, no one else can access the box. Instead, store the documents in a fire safe at home (making sure someone has access to that safe of course) or a safe place.  Make sure your executor/trustee knows where those documents are. 

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Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes – Guest Writer

Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes – Guest Writer

Francesca VanderwallEdward Jones Advisor(815) 744-8150You save and invest to meet a variety of goals during your lifetime: college for your children, long vacations, a comfortable retirement, and so on. But you probably also want to leave something behind – to your...

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Unintended Contract Modifications

Unintended Contract Modifications

Be careful when you provided additional services or sales beyond what your contract calls for. You may be creating a separate oral agreement with its own separate terms. Learn how to protect your contract rights and ensure your contract terms will continue to apply.

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Trademark, Copyright or Patent?

Trademark, Copyright or Patent?

Not sure if you need to protect a copyright, trademark or patent? Are you sure you even own the intellectual property that was created at your direction? Read this article for some eye opening IP information and contact AMC Legal with any questions you may have.

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Top 10 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan

Top 10 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan

Creating a proper Estate Plan has so many benefits that truly, every person over the age of 18 should have one. Avoiding probate and providing for your family are just 2 of the impactful reasons to not delay in creating your Estate Plan now.

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Trademark Scams: How to Spot Them

Trademark Scams: How to Spot Them

Shortly after filing a trademark application, with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or with another non-US, government trademark agency, a growing number of our clients inevitably receive one or more official-looking letters or invoices seeking payment related to the trademark registration. If read carefully, you can see that the solicitations provide useless services.

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Will vs. Trust: Which One is For Me?

Will vs. Trust: Which One is For Me?

A common question in estate planning is do I need a Will or a Trust.  The simple answer is, it depends on what you want to accomplish. In this article we review the differences between a Will and a Trust.

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How the New Federal Tax Law Could Affect Your Estate Plan

How the New Federal Tax Law Could Affect Your Estate Plan

Many people sign an Estate Plan and then lock it away in a drawer and never look at it again. But every good Estate Plan needs consistent review to make sure it’s up to date with your current needs and current laws. Now is the time to take that Estate Plan out of the drawer and have it reviewed by your attorney.

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Non Profit Annual Filings

Non Profit Annual Filings

Are you meeting all of your non-profit deadlines? Many non-profits are not aware of all the filing required on a yearly basis. This article summarizes some of those filings.

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Choosing a Company Name

Choosing a Company Name

What’s in a name?  When you’re talking about naming your new business? A lot! Picking the right name can make a big difference when building a company brand.

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