Everyone has heard the phrase, “the only sure things in life are death and taxes.” While you cannot do much about death, you can do something to make certain you are paying the minimum amount of income tax. In today’s complex income tax environment, self-prepared tax returns or returns done by a storefront tax preparer can often mean thousands of dollars in extra taxes (not to mention the risk of incorrectly prepared returns).

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Financial Friday

An updated, concise, well-drafted estate plan is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your spouse, your children, and your heirs. Dying without an estate plan can throw your heirs into a legal quagmire that can cost thousands of dollars in legal fees, taxes and other costs that could have been avoided with proper planning. In addition, for families with children, a properly drafted and current will with a guardianship appointment is critical. Without a will, your children’s future will be left to the decision of the courts.

Running a business involves legal considerations at every step. Whether you are starting a new business, managing day-to-day operations, expanding the scope of your business or winding down and planning to pass your venture to the next generation, the attorneys at McCormick Braun Friman, LLC can guide you through the process.

McCormick Braun Friman’s attorneys represent individuals and their families in all types of probate and trust administration and litigation issues. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult enough. With our experience and knowledge, you can be sure that your matter will be handled in a straightforward and efficient manner.

In today’s economy, more and more families struggle to meet their day-to-day financial needs. This has placed an enormous strain on members of the middle class in the United States. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, you do not have to work through them alone. We concentrate in consumer and business bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases.