Author Archives: James Blake

Selling a Business: Tax Planning with Structured Sales

Maximizing value from the sale of a company is more than just getting the highest price when selling a business. Selling a company with optimized tax planning and tax strategy prepared by a CPA and a Texas business lawyer can … Continue reading

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Estate Planning with an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust

An irrevocable trust is a powerful estate planning tool that can leverage federal and Texas gift tax and estate tax planning, particularly for a life insurance trust.  Life insurance can be subject to estate tax, but an estate planning attorney … Continue reading

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Qualified Small Business Stock Tax Exclusion for Investing in a Corporation

There’s never been a better time for angel investors or venture capitalists to invest in a corporation – that’s what some folks are saying about the one-time corporation startup tax exemption under the Tax Relief Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job … Continue reading

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Starting a Business in Texas: Texas Business Formation & Selecting a Business Entity

An entrepreneur starting a business often has specialized knowledge or experience in a field. Yet the question of how to start a company with the right business planning requires the skill of a company formation lawyer. A Texas business lawyer … Continue reading

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Federal Trademark Application & Service Mark Application Rejection

Federal trademark registration or service mark registration is often a critical part of growing your intellectual property and brand value. To register a trademark or register a trade name, it’s important to ensure that your trademark application or service mark … Continue reading

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