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An Operating agreements is a valuable governing document that covers your LLC’s operations as well as member interaction with each other and with the LLC. Read on to find out the 5 legal and business benefits to having the right Operating Agreement for your LLC.
Should my company be an LLC or an S-Corp is a question I get asked several times a week. I then walk through a series of questions with my clients to help them understand the similarities and difference between the two, which helps determine whether they should be viewed as pros or cons based upon the business they want to start. Read on to learn more about the LLCs and S corps and what business owners should understand before choosing between the two.
Keeping a nonprofit running smoothly is not always an easy feat. The best way to keep a nonprofit healthy is to perform regular “checkups” to make such that it is always in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Read on to find out the top 5 steps to keep your nonprofit in compliance and running smoothly.
When customers come to your business for your services or products, the first thing they do is interact with your brand. Your brand, which includes your business’s name, logo, color scheme, and visual personality, is like a handshake – it’s your first impression. You spent a lot of time (and money) investing in your business’s brand…read on to find out why it’s important to protect that investment.
For most Entrepreneurs or Business Owners, retirement seems like a mirage far off in the distance. But just like anything else in life and business - planning for retirement requires proactivity and strategy. While there are many strategies, read on to find out which one is best for you and start planning for your retirement.
Having a great support team, such as a property manager, real estate lawyer, CPA, and insurance broker, makes owning and earning profit from rental properties much easier. Read on to find out how the right teams ensures the best protection for yourself and your investment.
Trusts are not simply just about avoiding probate. Creating a trust can give you privacy, provide ongoing financial support for loved ones, and protect you and your property if you are unable to manage your own assets. Simply put, the creation of a trust puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your assets and your wishes.
The number 1 reason to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is to protect you and your personal assets from liability. Separating your business liability from your personal assets means that if your business unfortunately doesn’t make it, your personal assets can’t be used to satisfy the business debts.
A will or trust contest can wreak havoc on families. The conflict can result in possibly irreparable resentment and loss of familial communication. Careful estate planning can help you substantially reduce the risk, or even avoid this problem entirely. Read on to find out ways to you can build your estate plan to keep the peace and minimize family conflicts after you’re gone.
Every day we make hundreds of decisions from what to eat for breakfast to where we go on vacation. But, what will happen if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Before that time comes, there is one important decision you need to make. Who do you want to serve as your guardian? Read on to learn about the type of person that should make decisions for you when you can’t make them for yourself.
It is important to understand that blended families and subsequent marries create important and unique issues when it comes to estate planning. You may need to account for a prior spouse who is still caring for minor or disabled children, and also possibly make sure your current spouse and any children you had together – and any step children – are also taken care of after you pass away. The good news is that estate planning can take all of these factors into account.
You might believe that a will is only for the rich and famous, and not the average person who has a far smaller net worth. On the other hand, you may think that a will is entirely unnecessary since you have a trust, jointly owned property, or have named beneficiaries on your insurance. So, do you really need a will? The short answer to this question is “yes.” Read on to find out why.
