Trusts and homestead protection

Protection from what? Trusts are a great tool for estate planning. Protecting your money from the IRS & DOR is what a real estate trust can help...

We have a start up that was incorporated in DE - we recently issued shares of the corporation, do we need to give notice to DE?

You don't say if they are authorized shares. If not, you need to address same before you go any further. In Massachusetts to obtain authorized...

I own a construction bussiness and would like to start a race team.

You really need a strategic plan that involves a legal plan, an operational plan, and a capitalization plan. Speak to your team, or build a team if...

Should I be aware of Trademark Infringement, Lanham Act or Common law if my trade name is almost similar with existing business?

Under the state I practice [Massachusetts] you would have a tort issue of 'palming off'. Under federal law you have the issue of "likelihood of...

What is the law for nys on withdrawal of resignation of a inc. officer

In addition to any director contract, you also need to check the by-laws for how a board member legally resigns. Does it require board approval or...

In a S-Corporation where there are 4-equal owners, in a voting situation where there is a 2-2 tie, who or how is the tie decided

I would also ask your start-up attorney why this matter was never addressed up front. With 4 shareholders and no deadlock provisions in any...

I want to trade mark a word/logo for a clothing line, but a battery company is using the word i want to use. can i still use it?

When you say "put it inside a logo" you change the entire question. Without knowing how you are using the mark the question cannot be answered. ...

Trademarked name already exists (as a transliteration), but in a different class. Is this a "likelihood of confusion"?

As mentioned by my colleagues, the way you phrase the question raises the broader question of why would you want to be so close to a registered...

Anything else I need to do with estate planning?

I agree with my colleagues. I also want to add that a Will is not a plan, its a will as the word states. You need a plan first.

I agree with the comments so far. The contract you signed governs so review it with your attorney. The law has such doctrines as anticipatory...