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For many business owners, their business is one of the most valuable and important things they own. When it is time to sit down and create an estate plan, it is critical that business owners plan for their business just as they would plan for their home or finances. Effective...
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In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? Litigation. I honestly never sought out litigation per se. It was a competitive outlet and I think I naturally gravitated towards litigation. What did you want to be when you grew up? A marine biologist. My...
At the beginning of this year, a host of new laws regarding residential landlords and tenants became effective. Most landlords, whether managing a single apartment, a duplex, or multiple apartment buildings, likely heard about this. These new laws affect a number of areas, including the eviction process. This post is...
One of the many challenges of owning a small business is determining the appropriate tax classification of the business. When an individual owns a business entity that is classified either entirely or partially as an S corporation, it is important to seek the guidance of an experienced estate planning attorney...
Fid-doo-she-air-ee. What the heck is a fiduciary, let alone a fiduciary duty? “Fiduciary” means trust. A fiduciary duty is the legal responsibility to act solely in the best interest of another party. A person with a fiduciary duty has a legal obligation to maintain that trust. For example, lawyers have...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? Construction Law and Real Estate Law. My father owned a general contractor business and a lumber yard. While growing up I worked there in the summers and learned a lot about the industry. Real estate is...
Navigating the world of commercial leasing can be daunting, especially for new business owners eager to secure the perfect location for their ventures. Many tenants are unaware of their power to negotiate the terms of their lease agreements, which can significantly impact their success. With the right guidance of a...
It is better to give than to receive. But if you give a gift above a certain amount in a calendar year (for 2024 that amount is $18,000), you might end up owing money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The federal tax code has very specific rules about how...
The Hellmuth & Johnson HOA practice group will present their annual spring seminar on April 13th at 9:00 am. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Topics for this seminar include information about: The Corporate Transparency Act and HOAs How to Handle Service and Support Animals in Your Community HOA Legal...
In what area of law do you practice? Estate Planning What did you want to be when you grew up? A ballet dancer What would you be doing if you weren’t a lawyer? I would probably be a therapist. What is the strangest legal question you have ever been asked?...
Although cryptocurrency may be one of the latest investment strategies with great potential, for some individuals and their loved ones, investing in cryptocurrency has not gone as planned. The following stories are each a little different, but they all underline one simple warning: if you own cryptocurrency, you need a...