What is a Notice of Termination?

When it becomes necessary for a Landlord to notify a Tenant that a month-to-month tenancy is being terminated, the notice must be given in writing. This is both a good practice and is also often required by law and/or by the lease. This notice should be sent out, hand delivered, posted or sent via certified mail according to… Read More »

What is an Asset Purchase Agreement?

This agreement will assist and guide you in drafting an asset purchase agreement to be used in the sale of a business. In certain circumstances, the sale of a business may take place through the sale of that business’s assets to a purchaser, rather than a sale of stock or other transfer. This agreement addresses the basic terms… Read More »

What is a Marital Settlement Agreement for Parties with Children?

Divorce, which signals the end of a marriage or a family relationship, is difficult. However, a marital settlement agreement (also known as a separation agreement or property settlement agreement) will help the parties avoid future conflicts and additional stress by working at resolving their issues together and will establish each party’s rights and duties before they become problems.… Read More »

Sole Proprietorship Information – Wyoming

State website: legisweb.state.wy.us State law reference for name registration: Wyoming Statutes, Sections 40-2-102. Registration of business name requirements: Registration is optional. The applicant must register with the Secretary of State. (Section 40-2-104). Registration fee: $100.00 Term of registration: Ten years. (Section 40-2-105). Name requirements: Basically, the name can not imply a type of business organization that the business… Read More »

Sole Proprietorship Information – Wisconsin

State website: www.legis.state.wi.us State law reference for name registration: Wisconsin Statutes Annotated, Sections 132.001+. Registration of business name requirements: Registration is optional. Wisconsin does not have a fictitious name statute, but has a tradename statute. A trade name is essentially a business name other than the owner’s name. The applicant must register with the Secretary of State. (Section… Read More »

Sole Proprietorship Information – West Virginia

State website: www.legis.state.wv.us State law reference for name registration: West Virginia Code, Sections 47-8-2+. Registration of business name requirements: Registration is mandatory. The applicant must register with the Clerk of the County Commission in the county where the person intends to have the principal place of business. (Section 47-8-2). Registration fee: $25.00 Term of registration: None stated in… Read More »

Sole Proprietorship Information – Washington

State website: www.leg.wa.gov/legislature/ State law reference for name registration: Revised Code of Washington, Sections 19.80.010+. Registration of business name requirements: Registration is mandatory. The applicant must register with the Department of Licensing. (Section 19.80.010). Registration fee: $5.00 Term of registration: None stated in statute, but the Department of Licensing may have rules. (Section 19.80.040). Name requirements: None stated… Read More »

Sole Proprietorship Information – Virginia

State website: www.virginia.gov State law reference for name registration: Code of Virginia, Sections 59.1-69+. Registration of business name requirements: Registration is mandatory. The applicant must register with the Clerk of the Court for deeds in the county or city where the person intends to conduct business. (Section 59.1-69). Registration fee: $50.00 Term of registration: None stated in statute.… Read More »

Sole Proprietorship Information – Vermont

State website: www.leg.state.vt.us State law reference for name registration: Vermont Statutes Annotated, Sections 11: 1621+. Registration of business name requirements: Registration is mandatory. The applicant must register with the Secretary of State. (Section 11:1621). Appendix 25 Registration fee: not available Term of registration: None stated in statute. Name requirements: The name cannot be deceptively similar to any other… Read More »

Sole Proprietorship Information – Utah

State website: www.utah.gov State law reference for name registration: Utah Code Annotated, Sections 42-2-5+. Registration of business name requirements: Registration is mandatory. The applicant must register with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. (Section 42-2-5). Registration fee: $22.00 Term of registration: None stated in statute. Name requirements: Basically, the name cannot imply a type of business organization… Read More »