Eric Scott Ratliff

Estate Planning If you have a well-drafted estate plan in place, you'll ensure that your estate passes to whom you want, when you want, and is carried out in the manner you've chosen. You can rest assured that your family won't have to endure the public process and costly matter of probate. The government won't be able to take what you've spent a lifetime building. But you need to be aware of the many options that exist in estate planning - and you must choose your estate planning attorney wisel

We assists business clients of all types and sizes in achieving their business objectives in an efficient, practical and expedient manner. The Firm has extensive experience in the formation and operation of all forms of businesses, including limited liability companies, corporations, general and limited partnerships, and joint ventures, matters involving franchising, licensing and technology and changes in control, and negotiating and drafting basic business agreements.

Every day, taxpayers make important business and personal financial decisions that can affect their tax burden. At The Ratliff Law Firm, our primary goal is to ensure that our clients are well informed on the tax consequences of their decisions and are given the opportunity to consider alternate approaches aimed at reducing their tax burden. Counseling on day-to-day tax planning and business decisions advice on corporate acquisitions, mergers and divestitures structuring your business.

Here is a sample of the services we offer for retirement plans: Qualified plan design, including 401(k)s, pension plans, and cash balance plans Compliance with all relevant law, including the tax code and ERISA Qualified plan administration Benefit issues in mergers and acquisitions •Representation before the IRS, DOL, PBGC, and any other government agency Church plans and governmental plans