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The Weekly Scenario: Disinherit A Child

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantQuestion: I have a child who has led a lifestyle with which I disagree. I prefer not to provide for that child at my death. Can I disinherit that child by providing that he is only to receive $1.00? Answer: Adult children do not have…

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Telebriefs®: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual harassment has long been an issue in the workplace and is not taken lightly by the justice system.  In the recent case of Smith v. Rock Ten Services, a former employee of a Tennessee box maker was repeatedly touched on the buttocks by a male coworker and was awarded $300,000 in a lower court…

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How to Avoid High Costs of Employment Litigation

Litigation is extremely expensive. Win or lose, the costs of dealing with a lawsuit, both with respect to money spent and the strain on running a business, is a tremendous challenge.  Cynicism regarding the litigation process has existed for centuries; as was aptly put by Voltaire, a philosopher during the French Enlightenment, “I was never…

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A Video Conversation with Chris Sachse, CEO Horsetail Technologies and Apogee iQ- Part 1

Providing IT solutions that keep organizations in highly regulated industries secure, compliant, and proactive Chris Sachse is the CEO and co-founder of Horsetail Technologies, and the CEO of Apogee iQ. Horsetail provides collaborative, shared IT services for credit unions as well as members of other highly regulated industries nationwide. Through assessments, managed services, staffing, project…

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M & A Nuggets: Red Flags

What may be contrary to our assumptions, studies have shown that most business purchases do not succeed. Sometimes, the best deal is the one that does not occur. To avoid closing a bad deal, the purchaser should be on the lookout for certain red flags. Some are obvious, such as substantial litigation, declining revenues and…

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A Video Conversation with Brian Menickella, Owner and Managing Partner of The Beacon Group of Companies- Part 1

Helping clients grow in every area of financial and employee performance Brian Menickella is the co-founder, owner, and managing partner of The Beacon Group of Companies, a broad-based financial services firm headquartered in King of Prussia, PA. The Beacon Group offers high net worth individuals and business organizations of all sizes a full suite of…

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Co-parenting Success: Parenting Together After Divorce

As you and your ex-spouse work through divorce details, one of the toughest challenges will be maintaining a united front for your children. Successfully navigating how to remain involved in your child’s everyday life requires long-term diligence, but the results are well worth it. Some specifics of daily living will include: schedules for each parent…

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Maurice Offit’s Video Series: Being Sued by the Buyer

Offit Kurman co-founder Maurice Offit is more than a member of the firm’s leadership team. He is also an experienced estate planning attorney who advises clients on estate administration and asset protection matters, helping clients minimize their taxes and claims by creditors. Over the years, his thorough, client-first perspective has earned him recognition as a…

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A Video Conversation with Jane Scaccetti, CEO of Drucker & Scaccetti – Part 4 – On Partnerships

Click Here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Applying tactical accounting and tax planning expertise to support clients’ business strategies Jane Scaccetti is the CEO of Drucker & Scaccetti, P.C. (D&S), an accounting and tax advising firm headquartered in Philadelphia. For over 25 years, D&S has provided specialized financial consulting services to entrepreneurs as…

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Read | Delete: Pingpong, Legos, & Free Beer

As the hunt for the best talent becomes ever more competitive, many companies have embraced soft benefits — those perks that complement more formal benefits such as healthcare or 401(k)s — to become employers of choice. Source: Smart CEO Got an interesting Fast Fact for a business audience? Please send and share it with our 1,653…

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