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INDUS Counsel Official page of IndUS Counsel, a Silicon Valley law firm, that represents startups, mid-size companies & Fortune 500 in U.S & international transactions.

A full service law firm servicing businesses and individuals in corporate, commercial, employment, franchising, immigration, IP, real estate and international transactions.

You found love again. Planning for your children should not feel like apologizing for it.And caring for your spouse shou...
10/13/2026

You found love again. Planning for your children should not feel like apologizing for it.

And caring for your spouse should not feel like leaving your children out.

If either of you has children from a prior relationship, your estate plan needs to reflect both the family you brought into the marriage and the life you are building together.

“Everything to my spouse, then to the kids” sounds like one simple instruction. It actually asks your money to do two different jobs.

Does your spouse need income, a home, or both? Should your children receive a reserved amount, or whatever remains later?

I start with those questions before recommending documents. This week’s article walks through the choices, including who makes decisions and how your home fits in.

You do not need to pick a side. You need a plan that says what each promise means.

Read the article: ​​https://induscounsel.com/second-marriage-heres-how-to-plan-for-your-spouse-and-your-children/

Your tax return tells you what happened. You still have time to influence what happens next.You made payroll, served you...
10/12/2026

Your tax return tells you what happened. You still have time to influence what happens next.

You made payroll, served your clients, and built some breathing room in the bank account. That progress deserves more than an unexpected bill later.

Before you decide what to spend, ask your CPA for a forward-looking tax projection. Preparing your return and planning ahead are different services, even when the same professional handles both.

This week’s article walks through four numbers to bring, the questions to ask, and how to leave with next steps instead of a vague instruction to “find more deductions.”

I also explain why a tax recommendation needs to fit your legal obligations, insurance, and cash flow.

The goal is not spending money just to lower a tax bill. It is understanding what you can commit while protecting the business and the people who depend on it.

Read the article: https://induscounsel.com/dont-wait-until-tax-season-heres-what-to-ask-your-cpa-now/

Your spouse knows where your important accounts are. That is a helpful start.Knowing the accounts alone does not explain...
10/11/2026

Your spouse knows where your important accounts are. That is a helpful start.
Knowing the accounts alone does not explain what matters, which provider process applies, or who has authority to act.

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute discovery call: https://calendly.com/ep-induscounsel/free-15-minute-consult

Reality check: a provider’s legacy tool can be useful, but it may not give your family access to everything.Apple says a...
10/10/2026

Reality check: a provider’s legacy tool can be useful, but it may not give your family access to everything.

Apple says a Legacy Contact cannot access passwords, passkeys, or payment information stored in iCloud Keychain. That does not make the tool bad. It shows why your provider settings, legal plan, and secure inventory need to work together.

Read the article: https://induscounsel.com/your-passwords-are-not-your-plan-heres-what-your-family-needs/

ICYMI: The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report lists business email compromise at $3,046,598,558 in reported losses.A famil...
10/09/2026

ICYMI: The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report lists business email compromise at $3,046,598,558 in reported losses.

A familiar-looking email or urgent request should not be enough to change payment instructions. Build a verification step. Use a second approver for material payments. Decide who can act before someone is pressured to act fast.

Read the article: https://induscounsel.com/who-can-access-your-business-accounts-if-you-cant/

“Your family needs a clear path to the accounts that matter, with the right authority to act.”I help families connect th...
10/08/2026

“Your family needs a clear path to the accounts that matter, with the right authority to act.”

I help families connect their legal documents, trusted decision-makers, and practical information so the people they love are not left to reconstruct the plan from a laptop and a stack of mail.
Snehal Patil | Managing Partner | IndUS Counsel Inc.

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute discovery call: https://calendly.com/ep-induscounsel/free-15-minute-consult

Q: My operations manager knows the logins. Can they run the business if I am unavailable?A: Knowing the password may hel...
10/07/2026

Q: My operations manager knows the logins. Can they run the business if I am unavailable?

A: Knowing the password may help someone enter a system. It does not automatically authorize them to approve a wire, sign an agreement, report an insurance claim, or make a tax filing decision.

A business cyber access plan clarifies access, authority, and the instructions that connect them.

Read the article: https://induscounsel.com/who-can-access-your-business-accounts-if-you-cant/

You do not need a tech emergency for your online life to become a family problem.If you could not manage your accounts t...
10/06/2026

You do not need a tech emergency for your online life to become a family problem.
If you could not manage your accounts tomorrow, would your spouse know what to find first? Insurance. Automatic payments. Tax records. The email account that unlocks everything else?

This week’s blog explains why planning for online accounts during incapacity is about more than leaving behind passwords. It is about helping the right people find the right information and have the authority to act.

Start with one account category this week.

Read the article: https://induscounsel.com/your-passwords-are-not-your-plan-heres-what-your-family-needs/

Your business may have a continuity problem hiding in plain sight.If only one person controls the email administrator ac...
10/05/2026

Your business may have a continuity problem hiding in plain sight.

If only one person controls the email administrator account, payroll portal, bank logins, recovery codes, and payment approvals, an illness, travel problem, or cyber incident can stall the business quickly.

This week’s blog walks through how legal authority, insurance, financial controls, and tax access can work together before the pressure is on.

Read the article: https://induscounsel.com/who-can-access-your-business-accounts-if-you-cant/

Me: “My spouse is listed. Done.”The backup beneficiary section: “We should talk.”You took care of the first question. Le...
10/04/2026

Me: “My spouse is listed. Done.”

The backup beneficiary section: “We should talk.”

You took care of the first question. Let’s give the second one some attention, too. I help you review who receives the benefit if your spouse cannot, and how that choice fits the rest of your family’s plan.

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute discovery call: https://calendly.com/ep-induscounsel/free-15-minute-consult

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39111 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite 315
Fremont, CA
94538

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Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
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