Potential Federal Tax Benefits of Conservation Easements

Conservation Easements are legally binding agreements that permanently restrict the development and future uses of real property in order to protect certain conservation values.
The donation of a conservation easement provides the opportunity for certain federal tax benefits.  In order to take advantage of the income tax benefits, the donation must satisfy the Internal Revenue Code [...]

Holistic Law

Holistic Law
Holism is the view that an integrated whole has a reality independent of and greater than the sum of its parts.  Holistic lawyers understand that law provides the form and structure for society.  We also recognize that laws made in one area impact and influence other areas of law and life, and that external [...]

Common Business Structures

Sole Proprietorship
A sole proprietorship is a business owned by one individual.

Filings with the State.  Aside from obtaining a Master Business License and any local permits, no special paperwork or filings with the state are necessary to establish your business legally so long as you use your own name as the name of your business.  If [...]

What Every Business Owner Should Know About Contracts

1. The terms “agreement” and “contract” mean the same thing. A memo of understanding, accepted proposal and purchase order are all examples of contracts.
2. How a contract is formed. A contract is formed when there is an offer by one party which is accepted by another party and there is a mutual exchange of value [...]