Asset Protection for Small Business Owners
According to the U.S. Small Business Association, small businesses create almost two-thirds of all jobs in the U.S. each year, and half of all working Americans are either owners or employees of a small business. The SBA advises entrepreneurs to seek counsel while in...Transfer Business Ownership Using Estate Planning Strategies
Planning to transfer business ownership or liquidate your business when you are ready to retire or when you die is as important as the planning you did when you established your small business. Here are some tips on how to use estate planning strategies to transfer...Your Family Business – Avoiding These 4 Lethal Legal Mistakes
If you run a family business, or are considering starting one, there are four potentially lethal legal mistakes you should avoid, including: Mixing family and business finances. Many family businesses start with loans or seed money from various members, and as the...Withdrawal from a Limited Liability Company LLC Under the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (RULLCA)
One of our most popular articles (How to Voluntarily Withdraw or dissociate from a Limited Liability Company LLC) dealt with the process of voluntary member withdrawal or dissociation from a limited liability company (LLC) under the Beverly-Killea Limited Liability...Top 10 Employer Mistakes Most Likely to Get You Sued
An article recently posted on the discussed ten employer mistakes that are most likely to get you sued; these include: Classifying all employees as exempt, whether or not they are. Allowing non-exempt employees to work during their lunch breaks. Classifying employees...Limited Liability Company LLC Biennial Statement of Information
Every California limited liability company (LLC) and foreign LLCs registered in California must file a statement of information with the Secretary of State within 90 days of filing its original articles of organization or application for registration, and biennially...Business End of Year – Annual Meetings
As the end of year arrives, it is important that small business owners review the things that did and did not work during the previous twelve months and adjust their plans for the next year accordingly. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by holding annual...Easily Dissolve a Corporation in California That Is Inactive & Less Than One Year Old
California offers an easy way to voluntarily dissolve a corporation that hasn’t issued shares, has not conducted business, and has been in existence less than one year. A short form certificate of dissolution for inactive corporations can be downloaded from the...Director Deadlock – How to Involuntarily Dissolve a Corporation in California
This article discusses the process to involuntarily dissolve a corporation in California when there is director deadlock. Director deadlock exists, and a court may dissolve a corporation in California,* if ALL of the following happen: 1) the board has an even number...LIVE WEBINAR: Getting Started with Estate Planning
If you’ve been thinking of getting your Estate Plan set up, but aren’t sure how, get your questions answered at our next live seminar!
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