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 used. A joint venture can help two or more parties work together to accomplish a shared business goal, but as with other business transactions, a…
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 is the case, a joint venture can provide a mutually beneficial means for two or more parties to work together temporarily to accomplish that shared…
Bye-Bye U.S., Hello Exit Tax! If you are a U.S. citizen thinking about relinquishing your U.S. citizenship, or if you are what is defined as a “long-term” green card holder and thinking about giving it up, you may be in for a surprise. The U.S. has a sinister parting gift for you, called an “exit…
This is Part 3 in a three-part series about Estate Planning for Non-Citizens. In Part 1, I discussed general issues involving non-citizen planning. In Part 2, I discussed what is a QDOT. What’s the Best Way to Own Real Estate if you are not a US citizen? In Part 1, entitled “Estate Planning for the Non-Citizen,”…
This is Part 2 in a three-part series about Estate Planning for Non-Citizens. In Part 1, I discussed general issues involving non-citizen planning. In Part 3, I discuss the various ways foreigners can own U.S. real property. Who Needs a QDOT? One of the lesser known benefits of US citizenship is something called the “unlimited…
This is Part 1 in a three-part series about Estate Planning for Non-Citizens. In Part 2, I discuss what is a QDOT. In Part 3, I discuss the various ways foreigners can own U.S. real property. This article is focused on the issues that occur with regards to estate planning when a non-U.S. citizen is…
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