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Few words can match “Google” in terms of prominence in the public venue. When it comes to internet searches, the term is truly the parlance of our times. So much so, that it runs the risk of succumbing to “genericide.”

Pandora, a music-streaming pioneer, was on the verge of collapse in 2008. While they survived royalties skyrocketing into the stratosphere, they persevered.

The most successful business leaders are people who know all aspects of the companies they run. That in-depth knowledge creates challenges when the time comes for their retirement and much-needed succession planning.

Essential is a commonly used word defined as, “absolutely necessary and extremely important.” However, the word is creating a bone of contention between two companies in the consumer electronics industry.

Your siblings were fine with your offer to take care of Mom, but would they feel the same if they knew that now she wants to change her will? It seems fair that because you rearranged your life to help her, she should acknowledge that with a financial award.

The continuing war between one of the world’s most powerful combines and a well-financed up-and-comer has yet another casualty.

Actually establishing an estate plan is an important first step. Proactive strategies can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. However, you want to make sure you do things right. The smallest of mistakes can create the largest amount of chaos during difficult times.

Estate planning in any form presents challenges. Legal complexities combine with emotionally charges issued. Simply stated, few want to face their own mortality.

Imagining what your child's life would be like if you die can be an emotionally traumatic exercise, but it is an essential one. It is this process that can help you determine who you want to name as your child's guardian in your will.

Among the priorities of millennials, estate planning may not be at the top of their “to-do lists.” Many are at the twilight of their educational pursuits. Others are at the dawn of their careers. Some start families. Others are looking to buy homes or travel the world.