Questions answered by Barry Evan Haimo

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I am a doctor with my own practice that wants to do succession planning and leave my practice to my Daughter but is not a doctor

Barry's answer | Answered on June 13, 2014

You need to sit down with an estate attorney to discuss how to best accomplish your specific objectives. Avvo is not the appropriate venue for the...

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When a safety deposit box in the state of Florida is opened by a court petition, does the bank submit the will to the court?

Barry's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

The bank files an inventory with the court, but the contents are given to the PR.

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How does one structure a small s-corp to have business asset protection and what type of attorney should be retained?

Barry's answer | Answered on June 09, 2014

First, do not utilize a corporation or s-corporation. Second, consider nesting entities to insulate and isolate assets of the business. Third,...

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I recently had a daughter, and my husband and I were thinking about setting up a will. Do we need to formalize it?

Barry's answer | Answered on June 09, 2014

Congrats on the birth of your daughter! I agree w/ my colleagues. However, I'd like to add that there are many types of Wills and a variety of...

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I want to prepare my will in the near future. I will leave all of my estate to my ex wife and her daughter.

Barry's answer | Answered on June 08, 2014

I agree with my colleagues. First, a will alone may not necessarily be the best avenue for your goals and circumstances. Secondly, if you were...

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

Barry's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

I agree w/ my colleagues. If you really invested a million dollars into a company, I'm surprised you would prefer to pursue enforcement of your...

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I am going to be selling a product I have made. I want to start an LLC, but it is only me. Will I be protected?

Barry's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

I agree with Mr. Eastman's analysis. His two blog posts are very informative, and I highly recommend you read them. I have passed them along to my...

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

Barry's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

As indicated above, your situation represents both business and legal issues. However, your question addresses what is better characterized as a...

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

Barry's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

Completely agree w/ Brian. Make sure your governing documents and transfers of interests are in good order. If the agreement is as simple as you...

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Real Estate without a Will

Barry's answer | Answered on May 29, 2014

Nothing to add. Great advice from my colleagues. Good luck.

Barry Evan Haimo's Answers (238)

I am a doctor with my own practice that wants to do succession planning and leave my practice to my Daughter but is not a doctor

When a safety deposit box in the state of Florida is opened by a court petition, does the bank submit the will to the court?

How does one structure a small s-corp to have business asset protection and what type of attorney should be retained?

I recently had a daughter, and my husband and I were thinking about setting up a will. Do we need to formalize it?

I want to prepare my will in the near future. I will leave all of my estate to my ex wife and her daughter.

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

I am going to be selling a product I have made. I want to start an LLC, but it is only me. Will I be protected?

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

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

Real Estate without a Will