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Solution for an LLC Member who is in personal financial distress and needs to depart.

William's answer | Answered on July 26, 2015

Indeed, the operating agreement should cover this but absorbing some of his "profits" could be a nice option. LLC owners possess the flexibility...

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Im starting a franchise with a partner and want to form an LLC? Do I need a partnership agreement and then also a LLC?

William's answer | Answered on July 26, 2015

No need for "partnership" agreement after LLC is formed, but rather an operating agreement containing party (unit owners') rights, obligations, and...

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Should I sue for insurance discrimination?

William's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

Not enough specific facts are known by way of your description. However, digest this article if you can and see a lawyer thereafter for...

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I was recently let go of at a Company for sexual harassment. I was talking about a movie.

William's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

Claims for sexual harassment must be based on pervasive conduct--not isolated incidents. If your employer had a "no tolerance" policy about the...

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Reguarding co owner on Joint Bank account

William's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

Depending upon whether your father was of sound mind when he signed the POA, there may be financial elder abuse claims looming. I would see an...

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Need 2 Trust clauses clarified by California law After paying all expenses 1. disbursement 2. trust held note admin

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

You require Estate Planning assistance from counsel. These clauses must be interpreted after reviewing the entire trust document.

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Do I need a Labor/Employment Attorney?

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

Continue to be professional and monitor your communications with staff by documenting your communications in writing regarding who you spoke to,...

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Can an LLC which has 5 members (siblings) be the beneficiary of a Qualified Subchapter S Trust.

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

If a trust that holds stock of an S corporation does not meet all the applicable S corporation trust rules, not only will the trust be ineligible...

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Can I file another dba (sole proprietorship) in California with my existing EIN, which is used for another sole proprietorship?

William's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Not an issue if you want to use the same EIN.

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Is there any atty. Interested in a discrimination suit? I have a good case against my employer.

William's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

I would investigate AVVO and several attorney websites. Look at their testimonials and their specific areas of practice. You will certainly find a...

William F. Bernard's Answers (2766)

Solution for an LLC Member who is in personal financial distress and needs to depart.

Im starting a franchise with a partner and want to form an LLC? Do I need a partnership agreement and then also a LLC?

Should I sue for insurance discrimination?

I was recently let go of at a Company for sexual harassment. I was talking about a movie.

Reguarding co owner on Joint Bank account

Need 2 Trust clauses clarified by California law After paying all expenses 1. disbursement 2. trust held note admin

Do I need a Labor/Employment Attorney?

Can an LLC which has 5 members (siblings) be the beneficiary of a Qualified Subchapter S Trust.

Can I file another dba (sole proprietorship) in California with my existing EIN, which is used for another sole proprietorship?

Is there any atty. Interested in a discrimination suit? I have a good case against my employer.