When it comes to its COVID-19 rules, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now zero for three. First, a federal court struck down its rules for cruise ships. Then the Supreme Court threw out its COVID-19 eviction moratorium. …
More Employers Drop Preemployment Pot Testing
It’s a great time to be a job seeker. Employers are having a hard time finding enough workers to fill jobs. As a result, they are raising wages to attract candidates. They’re also finding another good way to entice prospective hires: excluding …
Deciding Between an Attorney or Online Forms for Estate Planning
Making the decision to start the estate planning process is an important one. The first thing you must decide is if you can use an online estate planning tool or if you should work directly with an attorney. There are …
How Can Elon Musk Change Twitter Policy?
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and self-described “free-speech absolutist,” is now Twitter’s largest shareholder. The day after he announced his purchase, he was appointed to Twitter’s board of directors. After these announcements, political conservatives flooded their Twitter feeds with …
Why It's Time To Update Your Estate Plan
If you already have an estate plan in place, you might think you’re all set and don’t need to think about estate planning ever again. Most people actually need to update their estate plan every few years because life, finances, …
The Types of People Who Need a Will
You might assume a will is something only older people need to be concerned about. In actuality, every adult should have a will and estate plan, whether they are 18 or 99 years old. Determining if You Need a Will …
Why Blended Families Need Estate Planning
Estate planning is important for all families. For parents in blended families, however, it is an absolute necessity. The complexities of the modern blended family require thoughtful estate planning to ensure that every member of the family is protected, provided …
How To Talk to Your Loved Ones About Estate Planning
As your loved ones age, you probably are starting to have concerns about their future. End-of-life planning is easy to put off because it is emotionally challenging and may feel overwhelming. But the sooner you have the conversation, the easier …
Are 'Ghost Kitchens' Legal?
The term “ghost kitchens” first appeared in a 2015 NBC New York article, but they are now an established presence in the restaurant world. Ghost kitchens are food preparation and cooking facilities, often shared by multiple operators, that produce delivery-only …
When Should You Start Estate Planning?
Let’s be honest. No one wants to think about death. We all know we will die eventually, but most people simply assume it’s something in the distant future they don’t need to worry about. And because of this, most people …