Questions answered by Freya A Shoffner

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Online exclusive business with no physical address — Where should I incorporate?

Freya's answer | Answered on August 28, 2009

You certainly have raised a number of good questions. Whenever a business is considering choosing an entity, a number of factors are considered. ...

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Can an estate trustee make a decision to keep a condo in a family trust rather than selling and distributing proceeds?

Freya's answer | Answered on August 28, 2009

First of all, it seems that your mother's house is in New Hampshire and that her estate might be going through the probate process in New Hampshire...

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Is the current company structure fair or should we restructure......if so, what is the best way?

Freya's answer | Answered on August 27, 2009

All business relationships suffer through difficult times especially when the economy is in a slump. Based on what you wrote, it seems that you...

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I want my home to go to my children after my death. Can I quit claim it to my children and myself?

Freya's answer | Answered on August 01, 2009

I agree with Attorney Cheong, and emphasis his recommendation that you speak with a competent estate planning attorney. I'm also wondering about...

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How much equity am I entitled to for taking a Marketing Director or Vice President’s role within a start-up company?

Freya's answer | Answered on July 30, 2009

While you are not entitled to any equity in the company as a matter of law, and the amount of stock that you receive is a matter to be negotiated...

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My children, age 5 and 2, are beneficiaries in a will. We don't trust the executor of the will, and want to protect them.

Freya's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

All executors in Massachusetts are required to file annual accounts of their activities for the estate with the Probate Court in the county where...

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What is an executors fiduciary responsability regarding the upkeep of a property?

Freya's answer | Answered on July 08, 2009

If the value of the estate is less than the outstanding debts, the estate is deemed to be "insolvent" by the Probate Court, and it is administered...

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Hello: Is it standard for an actor to sign an agreement with a talent agent that has a one-sided indemnity clause? Thx

Freya's answer | Answered on July 08, 2009

There are a number of steps that will help you find a reputable talent agent. If you are attempting to break in to action, look for an agent who...

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How long is a universal agreement valid for pertaining to an estate?

Freya's answer | Answered on April 30, 2009

Your first step should be to make a call to the lawyer who represented you in the case. Your lawyer will be able to review the agreement with you...

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How to proceed with real estate trust in Boston

Freya's answer | Answered on February 26, 2009

The first step in the process is to make sure that you have chosen the right entity. Please be aware that it is usual for banks to charge a higher...

Freya A Shoffner's Answers (103)

Online exclusive business with no physical address — Where should I incorporate?

Can an estate trustee make a decision to keep a condo in a family trust rather than selling and distributing proceeds?

Is the current company structure fair or should we restructure......if so, what is the best way?

I want my home to go to my children after my death. Can I quit claim it to my children and myself?

How much equity am I entitled to for taking a Marketing Director or Vice President’s role within a start-up company?

My children, age 5 and 2, are beneficiaries in a will. We don't trust the executor of the will, and want to protect them.

What is an executors fiduciary responsability regarding the upkeep of a property?

Hello: Is it standard for an actor to sign an agreement with a talent agent that has a one-sided indemnity clause? Thx

How long is a universal agreement valid for pertaining to an estate?

How to proceed with real estate trust in Boston