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Before You Sign That Letter of Intent, Be Sure to Read the Fine Print

The old adage, “the devil is in the details,” holds true especially when you are in the beginning stages of a deal. You have a Letter of Intent…

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EBITDA Owner Add-Backs – A Cautionary Tale

When meeting with sellers to discuss exit planning, some questions I often encounter are “What’s the big deal with add-backs?” or “My accountant says we can add back…

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Common Pitfalls To Avoid When Selling a Family-Owned Business

In my experience, the primary reasons why some business sales fall apart are rarely related to price; instead, they stem from inadequate preparation, which often results in distrust…

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Why Early Planning Matters When Selling Your Business

With this week’s market volatility, let’s take a moment to address business owners who may be considering exit planning in the current economic environment. Here are some important…

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Before You Launch: 5 Legal Questions Every Startup Co-Founder Should Answer

Thinking of starting a business in 2025 with a co-founder? Before you do, read this… One of the biggest mistakes early-stage founders make is skipping the hard conversations…

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in F-Reorganization

Comprehensive Overview of F-Reorganization Definition and Legal Basis F-reorganizations are a function of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code. This re-organization practice is defined as a mere alteration in…

9 Common Pitfalls in an Estate Plan

Introduction to Estate Planning Pitfalls Death is an inevitable part of life. As such, having a comprehensive estate plan in place is vital. Unfortunately, many people do not…

Strategies to Legally Avoid Ancillary Probate in Florida

Ancillary Probate in Florida Dealing with the aftermath of losing a loved one is challenging. No one needs the added obstacle of managing ancillary probate in Florida. Ancillary…

Why a Specialized Tax Lawyer is Key in Resolving Your IRS Tax Controversy

Dealing with the IRS is a scary subject for many taxpayers. We’ve all heard horror stories about unexpected audits and high interest that starts to accrue the moment…

Business Succession Planning: Legal Considerations Every Business Owner Should Know

Business Succession Planning Understanding the Basics Business succession planning is a strategy to ensure the seamless continuation of a business in the event of an owner’s retirement, incapacity,…