Questions answered by Mark Joseph Guay

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Do I need an attorney to draft a will?

Mark's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

I just looked at one today that a prospective client showed me. If the subject matter was not so serious the proposed document would be laughable....

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Does a start up need legal advice? If so, what are the most important issues to review?

Mark's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

You need to ask the attorney the best way to manage legal risk given the facts and circumstances of your new company. For more information see my...

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OK to form a single L.L.C. for combined activities? E.g., For tutoring, consulting, editing, & website maintenance services?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

As I said in a prior question with similar facts, the famous Ernie Boch [famous in-state car dealership] is reported by the BBJ to have 50...

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What kind of will do i need when i want to will all possessions to my one and only child. Could i write my will myself?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D.’s in his book "Healthy Aging" writes: “I observe that ... people often torment themselves with three general concerns: (1)...

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What should I expect to pay for setting up an S-corp in the Boston area? Is non profit better if $ will be given to charity?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

I agree with prior responder and would add that you should have your business plan/ executive summary reviewed to see what works best for you. For...

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Entered into 40 / 40 / 20 agreement in scorp - one partner verbally agreed to 50% of start up costs. now is saying no.

Mark's answer | Answered on January 25, 2013

First, I do not see a specific question that you asked so I shall not attempt to guess. Secondly, without the salient incorporation documents, I...

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Can we have an arbitration clause which provides that both the parties can choose different places under the contract ?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 25, 2013

Having two places to arbitrate is usually the result of who files the arbitration procedure. If A files, then it must be arbitrated in B's...

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In Washington contract law, Wnt to have perspective investor sign a Non circumvention clause. What do I need to know? resources?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 23, 2013

This legal work is not expensive and well worth the money. This is too important to try to do it yourself.

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What can I do if my attorney sent personal correspondence to the wrong address?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

For starters, pick up the phone and call her to find out what all the facts are. It is hard to opine on "guessing".

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Tax

Mark's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

I recommend you use some old fashion technology and call the IRS and the state DOR.

Mark Joseph Guay's Answers (328)

Do I need an attorney to draft a will?

Does a start up need legal advice? If so, what are the most important issues to review?

OK to form a single L.L.C. for combined activities? E.g., For tutoring, consulting, editing, & website maintenance services?

What kind of will do i need when i want to will all possessions to my one and only child. Could i write my will myself?

What should I expect to pay for setting up an S-corp in the Boston area? Is non profit better if $ will be given to charity?

Entered into 40 / 40 / 20 agreement in scorp - one partner verbally agreed to 50% of start up costs. now is saying no.

Can we have an arbitration clause which provides that both the parties can choose different places under the contract ?

In Washington contract law, Wnt to have perspective investor sign a Non circumvention clause. What do I need to know? resources?

What can I do if my attorney sent personal correspondence to the wrong address?

Tax