Small Business, Big Issues
That food truck you started with your best friend, the online T-shirt shop you run with your sister-in-law, the design business you started with friends from the coffee shop – all examples of small businesses that came from big ideas. While these businesses may be considered small, they are still a business and you need […]
Happy Holidays From Sugarman Law
We are just a few weeks shy of the end of 2021. I can’t believe it. A year ago at this time, I had Covid, and here we are, a year later, still dealing with the pandemic. The way business is done has changed drastically, as I know it has for so many. Some say […]
7 Issues That Can Delay A Closing Seller’s Side
Last month, we looked at some common issues that delay a closing on the side of the purchaser. Now, we focus on the seller side of the transaction. Overpricing your home A lot of sellers are trying to take advantage of the market and aren’t being realistic when it comes to the pricing of their […]
7 Issues That Could Delay A Closing Purchaser’s Side
This month, we are going to focus on some of the common issues I see pop up that could delay a closing on the purchaser’s side in a real estate transaction. Next month, I will dig into the seller’s side, so stay tuned! Not enough money for closing costs If you’ve purchased a house, you […]
Your Rights and Your Responsibilities
This month, I wanted to discuss something we haven’t explored before. When working with an attorney, every client has certain rights and responsibilities. It is important to understand these rights and responsibilities because we are all under a lot of pressure – clients are selling or buying their homes, or forming businesses, etc. – and […]
The Legal Summer Reading List Part 3: Personal Documents
As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important to have for your personal life. 1. Power of attorney What is it? This document allows you to appoint an agent to act on your behalf while you are still alive. Why do I need it? This person can help […]
The Legal Summer Reading List Part 2: Business Documents
As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important for your business. Corporate Formation Documents What is it? The corporate entity formation documents include the filing receipt, articles of incorporation or, bylaws, operating agreements (LLC), proof of publication, shareholder or partnership agreements, buy-sell agreements and more, depending on […]
The Legal Summer Reading List Part 1: Real Estate
Summer feels so close. School is ending, vacations (much more than last year) are being planned. What are you doing this summer? Whether it’s relaxing on the beach, selling your home or writing a new business plan, this legal summer reading series has something for you to consider. We start off this month with documents […]
Your Child Is Headed To College – Do They Have A Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney?
It’s overwhelming when your child, now a legal adult, moves away to college. You are filling out a lot of paperwork – for financial aid, potentially apartment or dorm, or selecting courses. An often overlooked, but vitally important part of the paperwork puzzle are your child’s health care proxy and power of attorney (POA). As […]
Be Prepared: My Recent Experience And Why Plans Must Be In Place
A sentence I didn’t think I would be typing… I had COVID-19 recently. Thankfully, I am now fine. It wasn’t an easy road though, it was tough. This virus is very real and you just never know how it will affect you. I am much better now and throwing myself back into work, but the […]