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Roe, Judicial Review, and the Myth of Abortion as a Constitutional Outlier

By Eric SegallIn Roe v. Wade, seven Supreme Court Justices signed on to an opinion detailing the substantial burdens on women and their families of abortion bans and balanced those harms against the states’ interest in the health of the … Continue reading

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Franchise Ownership is a Myth

In a recent article “Do Franchise Owners Really Own a Business?” Keith Miller addresses franchise ownership head-on:  “Do franchise owners really own a business? That is a very important question. The franchise industry talks about franchise owners as independent business … Continue reading

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Myth #10- Once and Done!

By now, hopefully I have convinced you that you need a Will, Financial Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, and that you need to consult with an attorney that focuses on estate planning in order to prepare these … Continue reading

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Myth #9 – I Must Appoint The Same Person For All Of My Estate Planning

Last week, I dispelled the myth that you only need a Will in order to have a proper estate plan.  This week, I am focusing on who you give power to in these documents.  The person you grant power to … Continue reading

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Myth #8- I only need a Will.

If you come to see me asking for just a Will, I will ALWAYS discuss with you whether you need a Financial Power of Attorney and a Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will.  It is not because I … Continue reading

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