The creation of offshore trusts and other financial plans is a way of shielding your assets from the laws of the nation in which you reside. It can sometimes be used to remove one of the two certainties of life; taxes. Americans are far less lik ...

Leasing equipment provides the lessee with all the following benefits of utilizing the equipment without having to pay the up-front costs or assuming the risk of ownership. A lease is one of the best ways for businesses to stay on top of the d ...

For Americans buying their dream property in Mexico, it¡¯s important to understand the differences between Mexico¡¯s real estate system and that of the United States. It¡¯s never safe to assume that any law or process is the same between the two sys ...

A Private Trust Company is, essentially, a company formed for the specific purpose of acting as trustee of a single trust, or a group of related trusts. It is not uncommon for settlors to wish to retain a degree of control over assets they settle ...

Estate planning for business owners.

For business owners, an effective estate plan addresses a number of concerns over and above the desire to care for surviving family members. Control over who will run the business, conservation of the own ...

The first question many people have when considering estate planning is how to protect their spouse in the event that they pass away. Although it is common to offer the advice that a will or trust is the best way to protect a surviving spouse, it ...

All too often I am asked this question at seminars or in response to my newspaper ads\r relative to Estate Planning. The Questioners have a genuine concern for their families and a realistic approach to life. Those who fail to ask this question le ...

You have diligently outlined what should become of your children in the event of your death or disability. You¡¯ve planned your estate, appointed guardians and possibly even shared your estate plan with family members and trusted caretakers. But do ...

If you are considering buying a commercial property, then it is important to understand the basic structures of the leases?

Why?

Because you¡¯re commercial loan terms will be based on the type of lease of your commercial property ...

The Benefits of Leasing your IT Equipment

Many small businesses are concerned about managing cash flow; however, they still have a need for ¡°state of the art¡± computer systems and other IT equipment to ensure that their clie ...

Your estate consists of the assets that you will pass on to your beneficiaries when you pass away. Estate planning means deciding where your assets will go when you die. It takes time, thought, and the knowledgeable assistance of a qualified attor ...

Buying commercial equipment is not like buying a home or car. When buying commercial equipment, you are investing in your livelihood. Even after finding the equipment you need your only halfway there. You will need financing. Thanks to the interne ...

A living trust has many advantages over a simple will or testamentary trust (trust after death). The first advantage is that it keeps the IRS even further out of the process than does either a will or trust that becomes effective after death. Th ...