I got the certificates of my LLC from my lawyer that did it for me and there are 20 all in blank. Is this normal?

All documents referencing ownership should list you as the sole owner. Having blank certificates means little but the logic of listing himself as...

As noted, you do not need an actual office of any kind. Registered agent fees are nominal. Owners outside US need to understand tax consequences of...

Can donations to 501 c 3 organizations be passed on to investors of a company or corporation as a tax write off?

Yes. If the business is structured as a "pass through" entity, charitable deductions will be passed along to owners through their annual K-1...

Is it worth my while to consult with an attorney and what are potential options for reduction of tax owed?

You need to make sure that they are doing a correct calculation for purposes of determining insolvency. The debt forgiven is included for this...

Can a board members who is going to be absent from a scheduled meeting assign their vote to another board member

In most circumstances, no. Board members are supposed to exercise their own discretion. Delegating that role to another person would not be...

I invested 1M+ into tech startup in 2002 preferred shares. Company doing well, never provided me any docs, ignores requests

The law of the state where the company was formed will govern your rights to inspect records, if you own shares. Through the office of the...

My mother did not have a Last Will, no Beneficiaries, no Life Insurance etc.

Contact several local attorneys and you will get assistance.

What do I need to do to protect myself in joining an LLC?

As to your specific question, no, being an authorized signatory on the LLC account, in and of itself, would not create personal liability.

Borrowing money from family How to set up loan agreement in FL to include our house as a collateral, tax implications?

Everything you are seeking to do is theoretically achievable. It is also very document intensive.

Equality in a partnership? I will provide time/ know-how. My partner will provide capital, but wants his capital returned later.

It is not uncommon for hard cash invested to be returned first out of LLC distributions. In many cases, it also gets a preferred return that acts...