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Back SPECIAL NEEDS Beneficiaries with disabilities and special needs require special consideration in your estate planning. With the right planning, you can protect your most vulnerable loved ones in the event of your incapacity or death. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU: Assist in applying for government benefits to pay for skilled nursing, long-term, and in-home care Protect your assets for you and your loved ones Navigate through the maze of rules and regulations Your estate plan must account for possible disability, even if no beneficiary has special needs at the time because we cannot predict the future. At Buschkin Law Firm, we will help you protect your most vulnerable loved ones who may require continuous care and support. The bequests and distributions can be planned in such a way that they will supplement rather than supersede the benefits a person might already be receiving. To ensure that the intended gifts benefit your loved ones and improve the quality of his or her life, we can assist you in setting up a Special Needs Trust. We help our clients explore their options for maximizing benefits for their heirs. With respect to clients or their beneficiaries with special needs, our services cover many areas, including: trust administration and trustee representation, specialized estate planning, special education advocacy, guardianships and conservatorships, public benefits, employment, and residential issues. Contact If you are in the US or planning to come to the US and would like to schedule a consultation, let's connect. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE INITIAL CONSULTATION OR EMAIL US ‬ CALL US

Back WILLS We can assist you with drafting a Will and help your family to safeguard the interests of your beneficiaries during the probate process. HOW WE CAN HELP: Draft and maintain a Will that provides clear instructions on the disposition of your property Navigate through the maze of inheritance and intestacy laws A Will is the most basic instrument a person can use to bequeath property to her or his heirs. While state laws provide default rules for the disposition of an estate, it is often the case that those rules do not meet people’s requirements because they do not account for their individual circumstances. A properly drafted Will can become a useful tool, but, like any other part of your estate plan, it requires special attention to individual circumstances specific to you and your family, and continuous maintenance because circumstances do change. You can trust Buschkin Law Firm to steer you through the complexities of inheritance laws, including intestate succession laws. We can assist you with drafting a Will and handle the probate process in court with your loved ones when the unfortunate time comes for the disposition of your assets. Even with a Will, the probate process may be stressful and burdensome for a grieving family, and having an experienced attorney by their side can alleviate the burden and provide peace of mind during the trying time of mourning. Contact If you are in the US or planning to come to the US and would like to schedule a consultation, let's connect. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE INITIAL CONSULTATION OR EMAIL US ‬ CALL US

Back GUARDIANSHIP It’s always best to be prepared. Make tough times easier on your family by setting up advance directives. In an emergency, assign your own guardian. When an individual no longer has the mental capacity to manage his or her financial affairs and property or to make personal decisions relating to health care and residence, guardianship may be necessary. A guardianship may also be necessary if there are concerns that someone is being financially exploited or physically abused. Guardianship is the legal process of petitioning the court to appoint a guardian to make decisions on behalf of the alleged incapacitated person (AIP). Once appointed, the guardian stands in the shoes of the individual and is in charge of making personal decisions for the individual and/or decisions about his/her property. The process begins with a court proceeding brought by a petitioner who may be concerned about an elderly relative, friend or neighbor who doesn't appear to be caring for himself or herself properly. The petitioner may want to be the guardian of the person they are concerned about, or the petitioner may want to have a professional guardian appointed. We’re committed to helping make the best choice by providing the compassion, care, and dedication you deserve. With a guardian, you can renounce worry and trust that someone is securing your well-being and wishes. Your loved ones can relax knowing that you’re safe. The court will also provide oversight to ensure your comfort. Having a strong support system always generates happiness, especially when you need help making decisions to enhance your quality of life. It also helps protect you from scammers and those who will try to neglect your rights. If you don’t choose a guardian or power of attorney in advance, the court will choose a reliable option for you, but it’s better to pick your own. It will ensure your independence for longer and give you the freedom to live the way you want. Contact If you are in the US or planning to come to the US and would like to schedule a consultation, let's connect. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE INITIAL CONSULTATION OR EMAIL US ‬ CALL US

Back FTC Franchise Rule The Franchise Rule gives prospective purchasers of franchises the material information they need in order to weigh the risks and benefits of such an investment. The Rule requires franchisors to provide all potential franchisees with a disclosure document containing 23 specific items of information about the offered franchise, its officers, and other franchisees. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule is a disclosure rule that requires a franchisor offering or selling a franchise located in the United States of America to provide the prospective franchisee with the relevant information about the franchise. Under Subpart B of the FTC Franchise Rule , the franchisor shall be in breach of the FTC Franchise Rule if it: (a) fails to furnish the prospective franchisee with the disclosure document fourteen calendar days before the prospective franchisee signs the franchise agreement or makes any payment in connection with the franchise; or (b) if the franchisor unilaterally modifies the terms and conditions of the franchise agreement without furnishing the prospective franchisee with a copy of the revised franchise agreement at least seven calendar days before the prospective franchisee signs the revised franchise agreement. According to Subpart C of the FTC Franchise Rule , along with other formalities established therein, the disclosure document the franchisor shall provide to the prospective franchisee must contain the following material information: - A cover letter indicating: (a) the franchisor's name, type of business organization, principal business address, telephone number, and, if applicable, email address and primary home page address; (b) a sample of the primary business trademark that the franchisee will use in its business; (c) a brief description of the franchised business; and (d) the total investment required to begin the operation of the franchise. - The following 23 items of disclosure information: (1) the franchisor and any parents, predecessors, and affiliates; (2) business experience; (3) litigation; (4) bankruptcy; (5) initial fees; (6) other fees; (7) estimated initial investment; (8) restrictions on sources of products and services; (9) franchisee's obligations; (10) financing; (11) franchisor's assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training; (12) territory; (13) trademarks; (14) patents, copyrights, and proprietary information; (15) obligation to participate in the actual operation of the franchise business; (16) restrictions on what the franchisee may sell; (17) renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution; (18) public figures; (19) financial performance representations; (20) outlets and franchisee information; (21) financial statements; (22) contracts; and (23) receipts. Detailed information about each item may be consulted in Subpart C of the FTC Franchise Rule. Under Subpart E of the FTC Franchise Rule , seven exemptions apply to the FTC Franchise Rule. As of July 1, 2020, the following are the thresholds applicable to those exemptions from compliance with the FTC Franchise Rule: (a) Sales where the buyer pays less than $615 for the franchise. (b) Sales requiring a large investment where the franchisee pays at least $1,233,000, excluding the cost of unimproved land and any franchisor (or affiliate) financing; and (c) Sales to large entities, such as multi-unit franchisees, airports, hospitals, and universities that have been in business for at least five years and have a net worth of at least $6,165,500. Contact If you are in the US or planning to come to the US and would like to schedule a consultation, let's connect. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE INITIAL CONSULTATION OR EMAIL US ‬ CALL US