Asset Protection
Resolving Disputes in Estates with ADR
Staying Out of the Courtroom Preventing and resolving disputes concerning your estate may be one of the most important functions of your estate plan. The reason is simple. Disputes are perhaps the greatest risk to both your financial wealth, and your family. Families are naturally resilient, and can recover from most any trouble. But when…
Read MoreTENANTS IN COMMON: IS IT WORTH IT?
TENANTS IN COMMON Most people in real estate know that one way property can be owned is as Tenants in Common. Tenants in Common consists of two or more people who own a separate interest in real property. That separate interest can be transferred, assigned, or mortgaged to a third party. That is, unless the…
Read MoreThe Family Bank
The Family Bank What is a Family Bank? Well, to start, it’s important to understand why a Family Bank may be useful. Why a Family Bank? Most families who have worked hard to accumulate wealth share a concern for the long-term welfare of their offspring. They want them to have security and at the same…
Read MoreMember Managed LLC’s are a Bad Idea
Is a Member Managed LLC a Good Idea or a Bad Idea? With rare exceptions, Member Managed LLC’s are a bad idea. In spite of this, the most common form of LLC structure is Member Managed. Sadly, almost all CPA’s and even some attorneys have no idea that a Member Managed LLC fails to accomplish…
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