Join Sarah Hink and Ava Jeanette from New Direction Family Law as they chat with guest attorney Matt McGonagle about crucial aspects of business creation, estate planning, and protecting your business in the event of divorce or death. They discuss the importance of having proper legal agreements like operating agreements and shareholders' agreements, and dive into the complexities of trusts, estate planning, and marital protections. Learn how to safeguard your business and assets against unforeseen life events in this insightful podcast episode.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:54 Matt McGonigal's Legal Expertise

01:15 Business Creation and Protection

03:43 Divorce and Business Ownership

06:27 Trusts and Estate Planning

15:22 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Learn more about Matt McGonagle, a board certified specialist with the North Carolina State Bar – Estate Planning and Probate Law

Learn more about New Direction Family Law: https://newdirectionfamilylaw.com/contact-us-today/