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Transferring Real Estate to an LLC or other Entity: What about the Real Estate Transfer Tax
For many years, we advised small business clients to purchase real estate to be used in a business after the business was formed. Otherwise, if the real estate was purchased ahead of time in the personal name of the client, and then transferred later to the LLC or...
Tips on Buying an Existing Small Business
Starting a small business is risky business. According to the Small Business Administration, only half of new businesses survive past five years. Sometimes an entrepreneur can skip some of the hassles of a new business start-up by Buying an Existing Small Business....
The Liability Dangers of a New Hampshire Single Member LLC
Multi-Member vs a Single Member LLC: Does it Make a Difference? One of the main reasons to form a Limited Liability Company for a business is for asset protection of the individual Members if the LLC incurs a liability- the assets of the company might be at risk but...
When to Call an Attorney in the Age of Google
Many entrepreneurs and small business owners will spend hours scouring Google, Nolo and Findlaw trying to address their legal issue on their own rather than picking up the phone and contacting their attorney. Sometimes the legal issues are straightforward and Google...
When is a Guardianship Necessary? And How is One Obtained?
A Guardianship grants one person control over another person's assets or even control over the actual person. Technically these are called Guardianship over the Person and Guardianship over the Estate. The process starts by the proposed Guardian petitioning Probate...
Are you Missing Out on a Great Tax Break?
Tax Advantages Do you have a successful business? Now that you have survived another April 15 (or 18) tax filing, it is time to start planning ahead to reduce your tax liability. Read on for more about a tax break next year. If you formed your business as a limited...
Starting A New Business: What Documents Do You Need?
Documents for a New Business Entrepreneurs are often caught up in the excitement of starting a business and don’t want to get distracted or bogged down by working on the recommended paperwork for their new business. Entrepreneurs are often anxious to get to the fun...
Consulting Agreements for Small Business
Protect Your Small Business with Consulting Agreements Before Hiring, by Elizabeth A. Brown, Esq When small businesses start to grow they frequently find themselves needing to hire consultants and independent contractors to help them expand their business. This can...
Limited Liability Company Contracts– Words of Caution for the Small Business Owner
Take Caution When Signing Limited Liability Company Contracts by Elizabeth A. Brown, Esq One of the principal reasons for forming and conducting business as a limited liability company is to minimize the chance that you and the other members of the company will be...
Estate Plan: The Biggest Mistakes to Avoid
Mistakes to avoid in an Estate Plan An estate plan is not something most people want to spend time on when thinking about the inevitable—our own mortality. If you don’t, however, you may be leaving a mess for your loved ones. It is not enough to just “make a plan.” It...