In the world of business law, “indemnification” is one of those concepts that shows up everywhere yet rarely gets the attention it deserves. You see it buried in operating agreements, tucked into bylaws, glossed over in employment contracts, and copied forward in every merger agreement like a family heirloom no one really understands. At its core, indemnification is simple: If you screw up, and it costs me money, you pay me back.  That’s it. But of course, nothing in law is e

In recent years, more families have begun asking a critical question: How do we ensure that everything we’ve worked for doesn’t disappear after we’re gone? It’s an important concern, and one that research has consistently validated. The majority of families lose their accumulated wealth by the second generation, and by the third generation, as many as 90% see that wealth disappear entirely. This isn’t because families don’t care. It’s because generational wealth requires more

Lately, an increasing number of clients have come to us with the same quiet frustration: “I’m ready to get everything organized… but my spouse just won’t engage.” For many families, the desire to plan doesn’t always happen at the same time. One partner may feel a strong pull toward getting affairs in order, protecting children, securing the home, clarifying responsibilities, while the other feels hesitant, resistant, or even shut down by the conversation. And while it can fee