I would like to place my 2nd home in Michigan state into an estate. I would like to protect from future creditors.

A Limited Liability Company is an excellent legal tool to hold and manage investment property (if this is how you want to consider your second...

What do I need to do to protect personal assets from lawsuits?

My colleagues already pointed out that an extensive insurance coverage is an important part of a sound asset protection plan. The kind of assets...

Looking for family lawyer with experience in cases involving special-need children (specially autism) in the Houston area.

The following links may be useful for finding a local special needs attorney and for preparing the initial consultation. Good luck!

If I plan to formalize a freelance writing business in Illinois, am I best off forming an LLC or S-Corp?

From an asset protection perspective, an LLC is an excellent legal tool to manage and own a business. It will also isolate the risks generated by...

How can we transfer each mortgaged property into an LLC?

My colleagues already have pointed out a lot of important issues you need to consider. Before taking steps to change title, you definitely need to...

Business owner looking to safeguard assets from lawsuits

Best business practice, accurate accounting, updated employee policies and well-crafted employee handbook and an extensive insurance coverage are...

It is. The net worth of a significant part of my client base is under the 1m benchmark. This is a question I hear a lot at my law firm and I...

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Will there be issues with fraudulent conveyance? As the child what should I be concerned with?

A transfer will be considered fraudulent if it was done with the intention to delay, defraud or hinder any creditors. Only an experienced attorney...

What is the best way to start a land trust for a few properties? What is best, an LLC? What is the most private?

An LLC is an excellent legal tool to hold investment real estate. In your question you mention a land trust. A lot of depends on your purpose: do...

Is liability insurance applicable/needed for my type of business?

I agree with my colleagues. I would advise you to schedule several consultations with experienced insurance brokers that have proven expertise in...