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Importance of a Deadlock Provision
What is a deadlock provision? Deadlock provisions are often overlooked in the drafting of operating agreements. A deadlock provision is a procedure for resolving disputes and tied votes when the is no majority, such as when you have a two (2) member...
Primer on Business Entity Choices
Congratulations on making the decision to start a new business! Whether starting a company on your own or with partners, it is important to get ready to make some important decisions. First and foremost, it is essential to choose the right business entity to form....
Cheap Bankruptcy Help May Be Anything But
There is a Spanish saying “lo barato sale caro” that has stuck with me from my time practicing in Miami. I often speak with and take cases over where the debtor filed bankruptcy with an attorney that did not know much about bankruptcy, used a petition preparer, or...
What to Know about Filing an Emergency Bankruptcy
An emergency bankruptcy filing should be avoided at all costs, but sometimes lawsuits, garnishments, and foreclosure sales come as a surprise and an emergency bankruptcy filing is needed before the harm done is irreparable. An emergency bankruptcy filing is often...
Better to be a Sole Proprietor or LLC?
While operating as a sole proprietor is a simpler and lower cost than forming a separate entity, there may be some benefits of separate business entity that you may be missing out on. A Sole Member Limited Liability Company is often the go-to entity when sole...
Should I Cash Out Retirement to Pay Debt?
While many people with debt issues are tempted to cash out retirement accounts to resolve their debt issues. It is generally a big mistake. Cashing out retirement accounts to pay unsecured debts, such as credit cards, is throwing good money after bad. Tax-deferred...
When is Bankruptcy the Answer?
Bankruptcy is a big decision and, despite, filing bankruptcy being more commonplace in a post-2008 world, people do almost anything to avoid it. Many people experiencing debt issues are curious about when filing bankruptcy is the answer. The answer is different in...
What is a Holding Company?
"Should I set up a holding company?" If you have ever asked yourself this question, then this post may be for you. Business owners utilize the multiple-entity approach of creating an operating and holding company for asset protection and tax reduction. This article...
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