Tag Archives: Asset Protection

Asset Protection Planning for Small Business

Asset protection involves business law strategies for limited liability, creditor protection, limiting business tax and estate taxes, and protecting a small business from other contingencies.  Every small business has different assets and risks, requiring a customized business law strategy for … Continue reading

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Austin Entrepreneur Lecture: Bootstrapping vs Sabotaging a Small Business

The Blake Law Firm is proud to present a lecture for the Struggling Entrepreneur Group on Thursday, April 7th in Austin, Texas. “Bootstrapping vs Sabotaging a Small Business” will discuss the challenges, mistakes, and growing pains that startup companies and … Continue reading

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When Business Owners Die Without a Last Will and Testament

No one likes to think about their own death, and sitting down with an attorney to draft a last will and testament is often a difficult mental challenge for people to face.  While it’s important for any person to draft … Continue reading

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Tax-Advantaged Exit Strategies: Employee Stock Ownership Plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) can be a fantastic tax-advantaged tool for selling your business or for transferring a family company to younger generations while avoiding gift and inheritance taxes. ESOPs are a kind of tax-qualified retirement savings plan whereby … Continue reading

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