Attorney Thomas Arthur Hackett's Legal Cases

Trusts

In the Matter of the S**** Trust

Oct 31, 2014

OUTCOME: Appointment of new trustee.

Transfer of administration for irrevocable trust to new trustee selected by beneficiary.

Business

Dessert Manufacturer Sale

N/A

OUTCOME: Sale of Company

Represented local dessert manufacturer in acquisition by multi-national company.

Tax

Entity Restructuring

N/A

OUTCOME:

Advised owner of family business with significant real estate holdings of restructuring of entities and location to reduce tax liability upon sale and reduce liability exposure for properties.

Mergers and acquisitions

Purchase of Private Business

N/A

OUTCOME: Signed, sealed, and delivered.

Successfully negotiated purchase of private medical practice by employee.

Estate planning

Estate Planning for Parents of Minor Children

N/A

OUTCOME: Plan in place. Peace of mind for family.

Advised parents on estate planning for themselves and their family. Advised on structure for transfer of wealth if parents die when children are still minors and people to care for children emotionally ... and financially.

Business

Redemption of Ownership in Private Business

N/A

OUTCOME: Stock redeemed, former-owner now consulting.

Negotiated redemption of owner's interest in private business and continued consulting employment post-redemption. Also advised on maximizing after tax proceeds of transaction.

Estate planning

Transfer of Business Assets

N/A

OUTCOME: Significant tax savings, protection of assets from creditors.

Assisted client in transfer of multiple businesses to creditor-protected trusts for children with significant income and estate tax savings.

Probate

N/A

OUTCOME: Assets gathered, creditors paid, inheritances distributed, and matter closed.

Represented client in probate of estate of family member. Successfully guided client through gathering of assets, paying creditors, and distributing assets to beneficiaries.

Thomas Arthur Hackett's Legal Cases (8)