What Will Probate Cost Your Family?

Estate planning can be an uncomfortable subject for some to contemplate. After all, even if the idea of passing your property and assets on to your loved ones after you’re…

I’m Interested in Opening an LLC for My Rental Properties—What…

Investing in rental properties can feel like a sure bet for increasing income, especially compared to the uncertainties of the stock market. That investment also comes with risks that may…

Understanding Joint Ventures and Joint Venture Structures, Part 2

In part 1 of this article, we discussed the features of joint ventures, how they are different from other types of business arrangements, and some purposes for which they are…

Understanding Joint Ventures and Joint Venture Structures, Part 1

To accomplish a specific business goal, a business entity or partner may need access to capital, assets, skills, or other resources they do not already possess to succeed. When this…

The Importance of Legal and Financial Due Diligence in Mergers…

Pre-deal due diligence is an essential component of any merger or acquisition. While a sense of the potential opportunity is what inspires any M&A deal, it is awareness of the…

Advanced Tax Considerations for M&A Transactions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be an effective strategy for companies to grow, acquire new technologies, capture market share, or seize opportunities. However, the structure of a proposed deal can…

Cryptocurrency and Estate Planning

As a relatively new asset class, cryptocurrency is only beginning to be a consideration in estate planning. For its fans, the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency is one of its benefits—no…

The Corporate Transparency Act and Estate Planning

The beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which go into effect on January 1, 2024, have clear implications for business entities that were…

Marital Share Funding Options

When couples are planning how their estate will be distributed to their beneficiaries, one common goal is to maximize the amount that can pass to their heirs by minimizing estate…

The Corporate Transparency Act and Foreign Entities

For foreign companies, the United States can represent a significant market opportunity for international expansion. Unfortunately, regulatory requirements that were less stringent than those of other developed countries have also…