by LM2 | Jun 25, 2026 | Business Ownership, Business Succession Planning |
When most business owners think about succession planning, they are thinking about themselves. What happens to my share? Who takes over my role? How does my family get paid out? Those are important questions, and they deserve answers. But there is a scenario that gets...
by LM2 | Apr 7, 2025 | Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning, LLCs |
As a trust lawyer in LA County, I’m frequently asked about the intersection of trusts and business entities, particularly LLCs. The short answer is yes, a trust can own an LLC, but the details matter significantly. This ownership structure can offer valuable...
by LM2 | Aug 28, 2024 | Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning |
As a business owner, you’ve poured your heart and soul into building your LLC. But have you considered what will happen to your company if you’re no longer around to run it? As an LA County business planning lawyer, I’ve seen firsthand the chaos that...
by Christine Brown | Jul 12, 2023 | Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning
Being a landlord comes with unique opportunities and challenges, and it’s critical to protect your valuable real estate assets effectively. Estate planning and asset protection strategies are essential components of any landlord’s financial plan....
by Christine Brown | Jan 18, 2021 | Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning
Sole proprietorships are a common type of ownership interest where the business owner and the business are the same legal entity. The business owner of a sole proprietorship is personally responsible for any debts the business incurs. However, unlike a corporation,...
by Christine Brown | Mar 6, 2020 | Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning
Creating and building a successful business is an incredibly difficult undertaking – and maintaining that success is usually even more challenging. Protecting that success, however, is a different story entirely. You must consider what will happen if you die or become...
