Malone, Ault & Farell

09/03/2026

Choosing the right trust structure depends on your goals for flexibility, tax efficiency, and creditor protection. Exploring how revocable and irrevocable trusts function ensures your assets are managed according to your wishes.

Learn the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts and how they impact your estate planning.

08/31/2026

Huge news for small business owners! FinCEN has permanently ended the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act for U.S. companies. See how this regulatory rollback impacts your business here.

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0603

08/27/2026

A living will ensures your preferences for emergency medical care are clearly documented if you become unable to communicate. Setting up your advance directives early protects your wishes and eases the burden on loved ones. Learn what to include: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/preparing-living-will

08/25/2026

Buying or selling a home? While "deed" and "title" are often used interchangeably, they serve very different legal functions in real estate. Understanding the distinction is vital to protecting your investment. Learn what every homeowner needs to know.

Deed and title aren’t the same—one is a document, the other a legal concept. Learn the key differences before buying or selling a home.

08/25/2026

A living trust keeps your assets out of probate court, but a will is still essential to appoint guardians for minor children. Pairing a trust with a backup "pour-over" will gives you complete protection. Learn the key differences between wills and trusts here.

https://www.willmaker.com/learn/living-trusts/trust-vs-will-do-you-need-both.html

08/24/2026

Registering a business involves key decisions on entity structure, state qualifications, and federal compliance requirements like FinCEN beneficial ownership reporting. Protect your assets from day one with proper legal preparation. https://www.sba.gov/counseling/launch-your-business/ -permits

08/20/2026

Can a nursing home hold family members personally responsible for a relative's care bills? Under federal law, admission contracts cannot force caregivers to guarantee payment from personal assets. Learn how to review agreements and protect your estate

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/know-your-rights-caregivers-and-nursing-home-debt/

08/18/2026

What happens to your assets if you pass away without a valid will? Dying intestate leaves major financial decisions to state probate courts instead of your loved ones. Learn how intestate succession works and why having a clear plan matters. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/intestate.asp

08/17/2026

Using copyrighted photos, music, or videos for business marketing usually requires permission from the content creator. While fair use rules allow limited use of protected materials for education or commentary, commercial promotions rarely qualify. Simply tagging or giving credit to the original creator is not enough to protect your business.

Our best expert advice on how to grow your business — from attracting new customers to keeping existing customers happy and having the capital to do it.

08/13/2026

A complete estate plan does more than just outline who inherits your belongings. Key documents like a living will and power of attorney protect your medical preferences and financial assets if you ever become unable to make decisions for yourself. Ensuring these legal protections are updated and properly structured gives you and your family essential peace of mind.

It may make sense to hire an estate planning attorney to help formulate or review your estate plan for all but the simplest circumstances.