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Memos answering questions I actually get asked.

Written in plain language, because that's the whole point.

These are general information, not legal advice for your situation.

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Intra-family transfers get scrutinized more than arm's-length ones. Here's what to document.

Jul 15, 2025

The structure of a sale changes your tax bill significantly, and it's largely decided before you have a buyer.

Jul 1, 2025

Equal ownership and unequal effort is the most common source of partner disputes. Here's how to structure around it.

Jun 15, 2025

Foreign ownership of a US entity brings reporting obligations that are unforgiving and rarely explained up front.

Jun 1, 2025

There's no formula. Here's what the standard actually is and how owners get it wrong.

May 15, 2025

Abandoning an entity isn't the same as dissolving one. Here's what stays open if you walk away.

May 1, 2025

Single-member LLCs are the ones that most need an operating agreement, for reasons that have nothing to do with partners.

Apr 15, 2025

Template operating agreements are silent on the questions that actually cause disputes. Here's what to check.

Apr 1, 2025

Advisors disagree because they're solving different problems. Here's how to get an answer.

Mar 15, 2025

A single-member LLC protects less than most owners assume. Here's what it does and where it stops.

Mar 1, 2025