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Kevin Vitale
- Mar 1
- 4 min
What Is the Difference between a Limited Liability Company and a Corporation?
When starting a business, a business owner must first choose which type of entity to create. Two of the most popular entity types are the...
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Kevin Vitale
- Feb 23
- 4 min
Why a Will is Not Enough:
Why a Will Is Not Enough: Estate planning attorneys regularly receive inquiries from potential clients asking how much a ‘simple will’...
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Kevin Vitale
- Feb 22
- 4 min
Things to Consider When Hiring New Employees
If you own your own business, you are probably keenly aware of employment laws that could create liabilities if your company fails to...
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Kevin Vitale
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Risky Business: 5 Threats to Business Owners
1. Contractual Risk. A contractual risk arises from either the failure to document the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of...
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Kevin Vitale
- Jan 25
- 4 min
Five Reasons Business Owners Need Estate Plans
Business owners are notorious for engrossing themselves in the day-to-day management and functions of their businesses. As a business...
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Kevin Vitale
- Jan 18
- 3 min
How Do I Know if a Business Attorney is Right for Me?
A skilled attorney is a critical part of any business owner’s advisory team. Business attorneys are equipped to assist you in handling a...
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Kevin Vitale
- Jan 11
- 4 min
Things to Know Before Joining a Multilevel Marketing Business
Multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses sell products or services directly to retail customers using commission-based, non-salaried...
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Kevin Vitale
- Jan 4
- 3 min
I Want My Own LLC. Where Do I Begin?
Happy New Year from the Vitale Law Team! If you're ready to begin tackling those New Year's professional resolutions, we're here to help....
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Kevin Vitale
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
D.I.Y. Danger Zone: Why Do It Yourself Contracts Don't Deliver
In recent years, many people have forgone typical big budget holiday shopping in favor of homemade, do it yourself gifts. While these...
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Kevin Vitale
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
Ev'rybody Wants To Be A Beneficiary: Estate Planning in Disney's "Aristocats"
Over a cold December weekend, Rachel, Fern, and I had the opportunity to enjoy a Disney Plus marathon. Part of the lineup was...
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Kevin Vitale
- Dec 12, 2022
- 5 min
Legal Considerations in Starting a Short-Term Rental Business
Short-term rentals are nothing new. For decades, homeowners have been renting out their properties in touristy areas to earn income. But...
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Kevin Vitale
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Is it “legal” to restrict your beneficiaries from getting tattoos in your trust/will?
Estate planning can be fun… I love my job because I get to help clients with questions like the one below…. Question….. Is it “legal” to...
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Kevin Vitale
- Nov 11, 2022
- 4 min
Selling Your Small Business: What You Should Know
Determining whether to start a business is a major life decision. For small business owners, deciding when and how to sell the business...
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Kevin Vitale
- Nov 11, 2022
- 3 min
Does My Employment Agreement Protect My Business?
Employment agreements are essential to protect your business and your employees. These agreements create legal obligations and represent...
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Kevin Vitale
- Oct 11, 2022
- 3 min
Funding a Trust – What Does It Mean?
Funding a Trust – What Does It Mean? For those of you interested in creating a trust, you may have been told that one of the most...
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Kevin Vitale
- Sep 9, 2022
- 5 min
Legal Considerations for Farm Owners
Farming brings to mind kinship with nature and a simpler way of life. But the farming industry is highly regulated, and navigating the...
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Kevin Vitale
- Jul 22, 2022
- 5 min
What Is the Difference between a Trust and an LLC?
Trusts and limited liability companies (LLCs) are both legal vehicles that can be used to manage and protect assets, minimize taxation,...
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Kevin Vitale
- Jul 20, 2022
- 4 min
What is a Revocable Living Trust?
Revocable Living Trusts A Trust is a very old arrangement, originally often used in England to avoid then applicable laws of...
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Kevin Vitale
- Jul 20, 2022
- 6 min
How to Talk to Your Family About Business Succession
Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” From the very beginning, you had a plan for your...
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