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Estate Planning: It’s not just for your Grandparents By Brook J. Bisonet One of the most uncomfortable thoughts for parents is what will happen to their children if they were to unexpectedly die or become incapacitated. The unpleasant feeling this thought evokes often prevents parents from addressing the issue. These feelings can push the issue aside with the intention of dealing with it another day. Ironically, discussing and creating an estate plan, while uncomfortable at first, can put your mind at ease once you develop a plan because it provides a measure of certainty. |
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Planning for a Child’s Medical Care during Parental Absence By Brook J. Bisonet Going on vacation or leaving children for an extended period of time often prompts parents to create an estate plan in case something happens to the parents while they are away. This is an understandable desire. However, there is a potential situation that is often overlooked by parents. What happens if there is a medical emergency involving the child while the parents are away? The simple response is that the parents are contacted and will come home to make the medical decisions for the child. But, it is not always that simple. |
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Speed is Power: Minimize your exposure when your customer files for Bankruptcy. By: Tyler N. Hayes Transportation creditors generally have the most leverage during the initial weeks of a bankruptcy proceeding. That is why it is important to take the necessary steps to protect your interests as soon as possible. The sooner you move to protect your rights, the more power you will generally have to effectively do so. More important than taking immediate action, however, is taking the RIGHT action. Bankruptcy can be a minefield. |
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Keeping your accounts current: It's not just about getting paid, it's about keeping the money. By: Tyler N. Hayes Motor carriers, and in particular smaller carriers, have a fine line to walk in the current economic climate. Capacity is high, freight is down, and shippers, brokers, and carriers alike are filing for bankruptcy protection with alarming frequency. |
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