You may have heard the phrase “more money, more problems.” That seems to be the case for several celebrities in the past year, including actors Stephen Baldwin and Wesley Snipes, Fugees singer Lauryn Hill, and R&B diva Dionne Warwick. These celebrities each had one main source for their money woes: owing the federal government thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars in income taxes. The enforcement power of the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) spells litigation and, for some, imprisonment. [Read more…]
Working Class Advantage – Can Bankruptcy Help with Back Taxes?
September 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
All Aboard! Blues Train Arrives September 21, 2013
September 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
With live music from local blues bands Ira Sellers Band and The Veronica Page Band, country style cooking (spare ribs, BBQ chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, and potato salad, anyone?), a no-host bar, and an overnight stay in Seward, who can resist this delightful train ride?
On September 21, the Blues Train departs from Anchorage to Seward, starting out at 7:00 p.m. The train departs from Seward the following day. Along the way, passengers can look forward to “alpine regions of the Chugach National Forest on the way to the shores of Resurrection Bay” while enjoying live music. [Read more…]
Tips to speed up the divorce process
August 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Divorce is a confusing, emotional, and stressful time for anyone involved. We see clients everyday who are distraught about their marriage ending, how they will handle relationships and finances in the future, and whether there is any way to make the process easier.
As experienced divorce attorneys, our goal is to make the divorce process as simple, fair, and beneficial as possible. In an effort to continue bettering the experience each client has with us, we recently found an article from the Huffington Post. Here are five tips for making the process quicker, easier, and more cost-effective. [Read more…]
Speed up or slow down for moose?
August 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons, the lovable and goofy moose often finds himself getting smashed, squashed, and squeezed in an array of hilarious and unlikely situations.
In real life, however, many Alaskans know that moose aren’t so lovable and durable, often meeting the front of a car or truck on the road.
There is a common belief in Anchorage and around the state that accelerating to hit a moose (if it can’t be avoided, of course) is safer than slowing down. [Read more…]
Anchorage Botanical Garden
August 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In today’s hectic world, it can be nearly impossible to slow down once in a while. So many other things take up our time and energy. But in order to maintain appreciation for our wonderful lives (not to mention our sanity!), it’s important to take a break.
One way to do this is to visit the beautiful Anchorage Botanical Garden, a local attraction that allows you to quite literally stop and smell the roses. [Read more…]
Should I get a prenuptial agreement?
August 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Asking for a prenuptial agreement is definitely an idea that makes most future spouses uncomfortable. The idea of having your financial interests protected in case of divorce, however, may entice you to take precaution, even if you don’t foresee a split.
As experienced divorce attorneys, we’ve seen the messy side of many marriages—the end—and know that countless exes wish they had written up a prenuptial agreement. Because judges and state laws vary, it can be impossible to predict exactly how a court will divide your assets. [Read more…]
M/V Alaska Law sponsors local girls’ soccer team
August 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Here at our office in Anchorage, we strive to be a winning team. We understand the value of working together as a unit to best serve our clients and also realize that competition in our market is healthy for our firm.
By using this knowledge and experience, we tried to find a way to help the community that would instill the values of teamwork and respect. Doing so led us to quite an exciting opportunity: sponsoring a local soccer team.
The chance to sponsor a girls’ soccer team, a squad of five- and six-year-olds, is a great opportunity for the firm, and we hope for these children, as well. The team, part of the Boys & Girls Club of Alaska, plays during the summer months of the year. [Read more…]
Why talking to your children about estate planning is important
July 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Food Truck Carnival a new favorite in Anchorage
July 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Food Truck Carnival, which just opened in April of this year, is already a resident favorite in Anchorage. KTVA CBS 11 reported that Anchorage residents came out in droves for the first carnival, despite very cold temperatures.
It’s no wonder that the Food Truck Carnival is so popular. The food trucks boast delicious, quick fare at reasonable prices.
The carnival started with five food trucks, but more are expected to join as summer continues. The food trucks and a sample of their menus are as follows: [Read more…]
What you need to know about estate planning
July 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In our years of practice, we’ve found that few people—at the outset—like to talk about estate planning. This is completely understandable: most people would rather avoid talking about their eventual death.
However, what we’ve found is that, while it can sometimes be uncomfortable, estate planning can also be empowering. Estate planning lets you decide where your assets will go, who will be the guardian of any minor children, and more. It lets you provide for your family after you’re gone. It gives you peace of mind.
Unfortunately, without estate planning, your family may experience costly legal fees and battles in court when trying to determine how your estate will be divided. [Read more…]
