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couple owners of cafe: How to Protect Your Family When You and Your Spouse Work in the Same Business

How to Protect Your Family When You and Your Spouse Work in the Same Business

Posted on: June 19, 2025
You and your spouse live together, work together, and likely spend a great deal of your free time together. Having a successful marriage and business, especially when both spouses work in the same business, takes hard work and dedication, but it can also be among the most rewarding things in life. To help keep you […]
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How the Corporate pack of wolves in winter: Transparency Act (CTA) May Impact Your Estate Plan

How the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) May Impact Your Estate Plan

Posted on: March 7, 2024
Starting on January 1, 2024, under a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), owners of certain business entities must file a report with the federal government, including details regarding the ownership of their entity. The CTA was enacted to help combat money laundering, financing of terrorism, tax fraud, and other illegal acts. Suppose […]
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Table at a coffee shop: Insights from Connelly v. United States for Austin Business Owners

Insights from Connelly v. United States for Austin Business Owners

Posted on: February 5, 2024
The impending Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States presents a pivotal moment for estate planning, particularly for business owners in Austin, Texas. This case centered around the valuation of life insurance in corporate redemption agreements for estate tax purposes, which could significantly alter the landscape of estate planning tools that have been long […]
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four seasons: The Annual Meeting What Every Corporation (and Many Limited Liability Corporations) Should Know

The Annual Meeting: What Every Corporation (and Many Limited Liability Corporations) Should Know

Posted on: December 6, 2023
All registered corporations are required by law to hold an annual meeting. Limited liability companies (LLCs), although not subject to the same statutory requirement, may hold regular annual meetings per their governing documents. What Is the Purpose of a Corporation’s Annual Meeting? In the United States, all corporations must hold an annual shareholder meeting because […]
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morning french cafe: Three Important Concerns Self-Employed Individuals Should Address

Three Important Concerns Self-Employed Individuals Should Address

Posted on: December 4, 2023
Being self-employed is no easy task. You are the owner and, in some cases, the only employee. While you may have more freedom than the average worker, many responsibilities lie on your shoulders. Working together, we can craft a comprehensive estate plan that will help you address three critical concerns you may have. Protecting Your […]
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Transparent tropical beach water: How the Corporate Transparency Act May Impact Your Estate Plan

How the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) May Impact Your Estate Plan

Posted on: November 28, 2023
Starting on January 1, 2024, under a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), owners of certain business entities must file a report with the federal government including details regarding the ownership of their entity. The CTA was enacted to help combat money laundering, financing of terrorism, tax fraud, and other illegal acts. If […]
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Duplex: Economic and Legal Considerations for Short-Term Rental Businesses

Economic and Legal Considerations for Short-Term Rental Businesses

Posted on: October 1, 2023
Platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO have disrupted an industry once dominated by hotels and resorts, allowing individuals to open their homes and residential properties to travelers. The boom in short-term rentals has created new opportunities for investors who want to buy income-generating property. Nightly, weekly, and monthly rentals appeal to business and leisure travelers. […]
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When Is a Family Limited Partnership Needed

When Is a Family Limited Partnership (FLP) Needed? By Austin Estate Planning Attorney Zachary D Kamykowski

Posted on: January 5, 2023
You don’t have to be ultra-wealthy for a family limited partnership to make sense.
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scaling up

How Hiring Can Be Risky! By Austin Estate Planning Attorney Zachary D Kamykowski

Posted on: September 27, 2022
How Hiring employees increases your legal risks Scaling up necessarily requires help, but hiring can be risky. Companies have two choices when hiring a new worker: bring a new employee on board or hire an independent contractor. One of the main benefits of having employees is that you have much more control over the work […]
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