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Small business owners are human beings. As such, many would eventually like to retire or spend time with their families. In addition, even those that do not could eventually fall sick or die.

Last week we started discussing some ways that a business can keep their dispute out of the courtroom. Beyond communication and having a general appreciation for the other side’s perspective, there are some very specific safeguards a business can set up in order to protect itself.

Whether we think about disputes in our personal life or in our business life, one thing is for sure: we try to avoid them or resolve them as quickly as possible. Another thing is pretty clear as well: they are inevitable.

Most business owners do not want to consider retirement, but the harsh reality is that at some point there will be a time when you will be unable to or not want to run your company.

Starting a business with family can have many fulfilling aspects. However, it also has its share of difficulties. In addition to the typical challenges with starting a business, starting a business with family can have its own set of issues connected to it.

Many people put off estate planning for years. There always seems to be a good reason to put it off. At first some people think they are too young to have an estate plan or that they do not have enough assets. In later years, time is limited with new jobs, young children and household duties.

The goal of a comprehensive estate plan should be to properly allocate your assets in such a manner as to allow distribution to your heirs according to your wishes. One component is wealth preservation.

Losing a loved one can be enormously upsetting. People often feel lost and grief-stricken, particularly if the death was sudden or unexpected. In these situations, loved ones can wind up at odds over what should happen to the person’s estate.

Estate planning can be especially problematic for some families who are dealing with a child suffering from an addiction. Whether due to alcohol or drugs, the presence of an individual with an addiction can make the reality of estate planning even more off-putting for many people.

One of the more challenging areas of estate planning law today concerns digital assets. Many people have music libraries that consist of thousands of songs.