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As a business owner, you’re responsible for the proper governance of the LLC. If a conflict arises and you are unable to control the outcome, you can ensure that the LLC presents clear evidence of its intent and purpose by practicing good governance. Read on to find out the top 4 steps to practicing good governance.
Entrepreneurs wear many hats, and it can be difficult to see from the inside when to ask for help. Set yourself up for success from the start by making sure you have the right attorney on your team. it’s never too late to bring an attorney on to round out your team. Read on to see how many areas the right attorney will touch in your business.
On January 1, 2019, 253 new Illinois laws went into effect. As your Enterprise Esquire, we endeavor to keep up-to-date on all changes to the law that impact our clients. Read on to learn about the new real estate and business focused laws that may affect you!
Developing brand recognition and reputation is the lifeblood of creating a successful and profitable enterprise. That’s why creating a brand that can be protected is so important. Read on to learn about 2 types of Trademark protection available to you and your business.
An LLC has a corporate veil that protects a company owner from being personally liable for the business’s debts. Even though an LLC is created to separate the business’s finances from the members’ finances, an individual member’s interest in the LLC could become subject to a court order to pay a creditor in certain circumstances. Read on to find out how and when your LLC member interest could be attached by a personal creditor.
To stay ahead of the game as tax season quickly approaches, here are the top 4 things you need to think about and do before you sit down to file your taxes in 2019.
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is one structure that many business owners choose because it is relatively simple, and it is more flexible than a traditional corporation. Read on to learn our top 5 reasons why an LLC may be right for you.
Now is the perfect time to reassess your legal and financial situation to create a new estate plan or update an existing estate plan that no longer suits your circumstances. Read on to learn how to complete this paperwork priority without headaches and set yourself up for the New Year!
Landlords and property managers must be familiar with “fair housing” federal, state and local laws. These laws are an important way to protect home buyers and renters, they are not always obvious to landlords and property managers. Take a look at our guide to learn about one specific aspect of fair housing that is unique to Chicago and Cook County, Illinois: source of income discrimination.
After you create your Estate Plan, the best thing to do is to make updates once the plan has been created based upon key life events. To make sure your wishes are followed in the event of your death or incapacity, read on to learn about the 9 life decisions or events that should get you thinking about updating -- or creating -- your estate plan right away.
There has been an increase in home buyers purchasing real estate under an installment contract also called “rent to own” contract or contract for deed, rather than using a traditional mortgage. Read on to learn about the new installment “rent to own” contract law in Illinois is designed to protect home buyers who finance a home purchase using an installment contract.
2019 is fast approaching! As we all prepare for the holidays and a new year, don’t forget to wrap up any loose strings with your estate planning, including starting one! Check out our top 5 tasks that should be on your estate planning checklist.
