Gift certificates are an attractive option for businesses looking to reach more customers. They can be perfect for shoppers who can narrow down their gift ideas to one store, but can’t make the final decision. However, before your business begins issuing gift certificates, there are several important rules that you must consider. Gift certificates are…
A Will (Last Will & Testament) is a legal document that directs how your estate (personal possessions, money, real estate) is distributed after your death. It’s an important document because it gives you final control over your assets. For parents, making a will is one of the most important things you can do to make…
A power of attorney is a legal document in which the principal (the person giving the power) appoints an agent (the person accepting the power) to handle the principal’s finances and property. Powers of attorney are considered “durable,” which means the power of attorney stays in effect even if the person who gives it becomes…
By: Rudman Winchell Attorney, Anne-Marie L. Storey It is possible that negative health effects from a flu shot or other inoculation of an employee could constitute a work-related injury under certain circumstances. As usual, there is no definitive answer to this question and it will depend on the specific facts of each case. If an…
It’s time for spring cleaning. But before you throw all that junk away, make sure you comply with Maine’s unclaimed property laws. In Maine, property is classified as “unclaimed property” when it is abandoned or lost and an owner cannot be located within a specified period of time. Besides real estate, animals and vehicles, almost…
One of the most frequent questions real estate attorneys hear is, “Do I need title insurance, and if so, why?” The next question, of course, is, “And how much will it cost?” A title insurance policy covers a number of aspects of ownership important to any purchaser of real estate. First and foremost, it confirms…
By: Rudman Winchell Attorney Anthony A. Trask THE ALIMONY ENIGMA One of the biggest concerns people have when they are contemplating or involved in a divorce is how it will impact him or her financially. For the most part the answer is simple: divorce will almost invariably have a profound impact on the financial situation…
People often worry about incurring gift taxes when making significant gifts to family members. However, most gifts are non-taxable, and under current federal law, people can gift up to $5 million during their lifetimes without incurring gift tax. By making non-taxable gifts, you may reduce estate taxes, by removing property from your taxable estate, including…
PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND THE CLOUD Cloud computing is a growing trend that is already more ubiquitous than you probably suspect. But relying on a third-party for the safekeeping of your information raises privacy and security issues. And as more individuals and businesses move into the cloud, these issues become increasingly important. The purpose of this…
By: Anne-Marie Storey Now that winter is gearing up, we thought it might be helpful to remind you about the rules for payment of wages in the event of missed time. For nonexempt employees, an employer is only required to pay for hours actually worked. Therefore, if an employee chooses not to come in to…
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