Each year in Oregon, many people start new businesses. Others choose to purchase existing businesses so that they can operate their own companies without having to start from scratch. However, purchasing an existing business requires multiple steps to prevent things...
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Year: 2021
When to update your estate planning
Updating your estate plan isn't the most enjoyable activity, and most people don't even think about it often. While it can be daunting to plan for your own demise, the right estate planning tactics can help you focus on living life to the fullest and leaving something...
What to know about selling a small business
Selling your Oregon small business can be an effective way to secure your financial future. However, there are many steps that you'll need to take before a transaction is finalized to ensure that you get a favorable deal. For instance, it is generally in your best...
Why you should trademark your brand name
Oregon businesses invest quite a bit of money in their brand identity. The last thing business owners want is for someone else to come along and take advantage of the time and money that they spent to build their brand. This is why they need to file for trademarks....
Why should you register your business name in Oregon?
You don't need to register your business name to operate a business. However, there are a lot of good reasons to register your business name with the state and with the IRS. What are some of the benefits to registering your business name? Most small businesses that...
How can you avoid litigation?
Litigation serves as a legal tool by which parties can sort out their legal disputes. This is what most people think of when they think of "taking someone to court". Though it has many benefits, it also has potent downsides such as enormous costs. When you face a...
Fixtures, improvements and commercial leases
The terms of a commercial lease typically outline which fixtures belong to a tenant and those which belong to a property owner. As noted by Millionacres, trade fixtures installed for operating a business, such as signage and display cases, belong to the tenant. When a...
What should I do to prepare to buy a home?
Buying a home is a huge undertaking. It is not a decision you should make lightly or without preparation. CNN explains you need to take time, sometimes years, to get yourself in the right position to buy a home. There are many things you need to get into place...
Is a simple will for me?
The majority of Americans do not have an estate plan. One reason for this is that many Americans believe that estate planning is best left until retirement. Others believe that only people with large estates need an estate plan. Nothing could be further from the...
Here is what happens when you pass away without an estate plan
You have the choice not to set up an estate plan. But you should make an informed decision whether or not to have a will, trust and other estate planning documents in place. For one thing, you should know what the consequences of dying without an estate plan are in...