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  • article5 Things Business Owners Should Know About Trademarks

    …trademark searches . Your trademark class matters To register a trademark, you must file an application with the USPTO. Among the information you'll need is the “class" of goods…

  • articleWhat Is a Bill of Sale?

    …number Regardless of whether or not your state requires a bill of sale, it's a good idea to have one on file for your personal records. 'As is' vs…

  • articleLLC vs. PC for the Solo Practice

    …renewal fee. Both can file as an S corporation—which is a special type of corporation that is created through an IRS tax election—to avoid double taxation. In an…

  • articleJoint Tenancy vs. Tenants in Common: What's the Difference?

    …you and the other co-owners cannot reach an agreement on what to do with the property, you would need to file a lawsuit, referred to as a partition action…

  • articleWhat Is Right of Publicity and How Is It Used?

    …lawsuit. If that also fails, you can file the appropriate legal claims based on your jurisdiction’s laws and have the court intervene.  Before you get to this stage, however…

  • articleDifference Between LLC and LLP

    …and don’t pay income taxes, each is required to file an informational tax return. Unless the LLC elects to file a corporate return, it is treated like a partnership…

  • articleWho Is Liable When There Are Mistakes in an Estate Plan

    …there was a mistake, you'll have to provide evidence—such as emails or notes from the lawyer's file—that your father intended the house to be yours alone. …

  • articleBusiness Insurance: When You Need It and When You Don't

    …have to make a claim, be sure to provide complete and accurate information, file your claim right away, and consider seeking  legal advice  if your claim is denied. By evaluating…

  • articleWho Legally Owns a Corporation?

    …issue multiple classes of stock and grow exponentially.  To form a corporation , you must file articles of incorporation with the designated state agency, usually the Secretary of State's office…

  • articleCan an S Corporation Be a Member of an LLC?

    …LLC has elected to be taxed as a corporation, it will file its own separate tax return.  How does an S Corp. benefit from being a member of an LLC…