What forms/documents should be filed to legally convert an existing LLC, to an LLC with an S-corp election?

IRS Form 2553 is filed with the IRS: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Form-2553,-Election-by-a-Small-Business-Corporation. It is really a tax election and...

What's the best entity type for setting up a holding company, with two operating companies (both LLC, S-corp elect)?

I agree that more information is needed to give you a comprehensive answer, but a structure I see a lot that is relatively simple and efficient is...

Tenant Causing Property Damage.

It depends on what the cause of the leak is. If it was caused by damage by the tenant (beyond ordinary wear and tear), then the tenant would be...

If I get a start up loan for a company do I need to incorporate first or can I get the loan first?

You will have to personally grantee the loan even if it is in the name of the LLC, but it is still advisable to have the loan be in the name of the...

Company agreed to pay per each pallet received from my company to be loaded and delivered to a third party company.

It is much more likely to be a civil claim versus a criminal one unless you have strong evidence of their intent to steal the pallets. You are...

I am a real estate broker whom is looking to collect commission from a landlord. How do I lien the property for nonpayment?

Unless you have an unusual commission agreement that gives you a security interest, you will need to first sue and obtain a judgment against the...

With a few exceptions I don't see in your posting, the situation will be controlled by the terms of the lease agreement in place. No, you do not...

I started my own company while working for the competition. The busines is growing so i quit. They sent a cease and desit ?

If your question is whether you have to close your business it depends on the facts of the situation. Take the letter to your business attorney to...

Entered into Distributor Agreement with an LLC based in Missouri with a $20K deposit refundable. Distributor not refunding $.

Unless the agreement dictates otherwise (and such provision(s) are enforceable), you likely would have to sue them in Missouri. Have a local...

Can we develop a product similar to the one that we were hired to develop for a firm ?

It really depends on the terms of the non-disclosure agreement and whatever other agreement you signed with the client. Have a good business...