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What’s Wrong with Using an Online Will?
11
Nov

What’s Wrong with Using an Online Will?
Business News
While an online will might seem like a quick and easy solution to your estate planning problems, they can lead to many issues and costs down the line. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Many online companies offer quick online wills. Some have software, others are quick downloadable templates. So why should you steer clear of online wills when doing your estate planning? A few reasons include: many times, online wills are not valid or enforceable. Unlike…
Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud
11
Nov

Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud
Business News
NEW YORK — Elizabeth Holmes urged a US judge not to send her to prison, as the founder of Theranos Inc. prepares to be sentenced next week for defrauding investors in the blood testing start-up. In a Thursday night court filing, lawyers for Holmes asked that she received 18 months in home confinement, followed by community service, at her Nov. 18 sentencing before US District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California. The lawyers said prison time was unnecessary to deter future wrongdoing, calling the 38-year-old Holmes a “singular human with much to give” and not the robotic, emotionless “caricature”…
Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud
15
Oct

Fox Business Network celebrates 15th anniversary by ringing iconic Nasdaq opening bell
Business News
Fox Business Network President Lauren Petterson and the network’s stars celebrated FBN’s 15th anniversary by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell on Friday morning. The jubilant team rang the iconic bell at 9:30 am ET to kick off the market 15 years after FBN offered a bold new way to consume business news in America. Petterson was joined by Fox Business stars Maria Bartiromo, Stuart Varney, Dagen McDowell, Charles Payne, Larry Kudlow, Liz Claman, Elizabeth MacDonald, Lisa “Kennedy” Montgonery, David Asman and Lauren Simonetti. Varney appeared to do his version of the royal wave, while others clapped and waved as trading…
Some Big Tech firms were the top landing spot for recent Goldman Sachs tech departures, and it could be an early sign of the changing tides in the war for
13
Oct

Some Big Tech firms were the top landing spot for recent Goldman Sachs tech departures, and it could be an early sign of the changing tides in the war for
Business News
Hi! It’s Dan DeFrancesco reporting from NYC. We’ve almost made it one full week without another development in the Elon Musk-Twitter saga.* Cheers to that! On tap today we’ve got Bridgewater’s new leadership not wasting any time changing its culture, JPMorgan upping its ESG game with an assist from a fintech, and why all those pumpkin-spice lattes might end up paying for your next vacation. But first, the latest installment in Wall Street’s war for tech talent. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Insider’s app here. wall street 2030 wealth management 4×3 A shift in the…
Family Disputes Following Death – Rickard & Associates
8
Oct

Family Disputes Following Death – Rickard & Associates
Business News
When a loved one dies, emotions and tensions can run high. This can often lead to family disputes. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). How can you prevent your family from engaging in a dispute following your death? Make sure to work with an estate planning attorney to have the right documents in place. Clear documentation leaves little room for disputes to festival. We also help our clients draft Letters of Instruction to their families, to really…
The Basics: What is an Estate?
7
Oct

The Basics: What is an Estate?
Business News
Many clients come to us not know what is a part of their estate. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). While it seems like a simple concept, often it is complicated. So, what is an estate? For purposes of estate planning, your estate is everything you owns, less all debts that you owe. Your estate might include: Your car your home Other real estate bank accounts Investments Furniture Personal possessions and more. When meeting with clients, we…
Michigan: What Happens to Your Assets When You Don’t Have an Estate Plan?
4
Oct

Michigan: What Happens to Your Assets When You Don’t Have an Estate Plan?
Business News
While many people fail to update their estate plans or even have an estate plan, they often don’t know what this means for their assets. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). In Michigan, if a person dies intestate (without an estate plan), then their estate passes according to the law. The law says that if you are married at the time of death and don’t have living parents, children or grandchildren, your spouse receives your entire estate.…
The Dangers of Unpatched Medical Devices
3
Oct

The Dangers of Unpatched Medical Devices
Business News
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a notice regarding their concerns of unpatched and legacy medical devices. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The FBI found that recently, there has been an increase in medical device vulnerability. These vulnerabilities can result in cyberattacks. Outdated software is an easy target for bad actors. The FBI recommended encrypting data and prioritizing identity and access management. Strong, individualized passwords can help protect devices. Overall, the FBI is recommending that…