New LLC Starting an LLC can be a daunting process, and getting off on the right foot is important. Moreover, in the event you get sued or audited, the court will look to see if the LLC is conducting itself as its own separate entity rather than an alter ego of you personally. If the court does find the LLC is an alter ego of yourself, then you will be held personally liable for instead of the start-up LLC. Similarly,…
Some individuals and couples transfer title of real property to an LLC as a way to shield them from personal liability, pay fewer taxes through asset depreciation, avoid probate, or for estate planning purposes. Some of these purposes are succession planning, gifting, or lowering estate taxes. Perhaps, the property is an in-town rental, vacation home, out-of-state property, or vacant land; placing the property into LLC can protect the property owner, lessen the tax burden, and streamline probate process. An LLC…