Month: November 2015
Social Security, Estate Planning and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Social Security is a massive program codified in federal law that purports to give all Americans (yes, this includes Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland) minimal assistance. Of late, some have feared that the financial security of our own Social Security system is in danger. Congress, it seems, annually tinkers with Social Security and the latest
Using Buy-Sell Agreements to Prevent Shareholder Lawsuits
Running a business is risky. One way to mitigate this risk for private companies is a Buy-Sell Agreement among the owners (also commonly called a Shareholder Agreement). Private companies often use Buy-Sell Agreements to protect owners’ interests in the company in the event of death, disability, retirement, or sale. These agreements are also often a