How Does a Member Leave an LLC?
The owners of a limited liability company (LLC) are called members. At some point, an LLC member may find that they want or need to...
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Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Apr 20, 2021
Meeting Minutes: What They Are and Why Every Business Needs Them
When starting a business, many entrepreneurs jump immediately into day-to-day operations. They often struggle to make time to develop...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Apr 12, 2021
What Happens When LLC Members Disagree?
Every business should have a proper legal structure and bylaws or an operating agreement that sets forth the rights and responsibilities...
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- Apr 6, 2021
What Happens During the Closing Process?
If you are in the market to purchase a home, once you have submitted an offer and it has been accepted, a lot can happen pretty quickly,...
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- Mar 29, 2021
What Is an S Corporation and Should I Form One?
Contrary to popular belief, the S corporation is not a distinct entity type. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), an S...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Mar 25, 2021
Risky Business: What Piercing the Veil Means and How It Puts Your Business at Risk
When you create a limited liability company (LLC) or a corporation, the concept of limited liability is one of the key rationales for...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Mar 23, 2021
How to Use Customer Testimonials Legally
Where do you find a good plumber? Who can recommend a good Italian restaurant? Who is the best divorce attorney in town? Sometimes these...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Mar 16, 2021
Grandparents’ Rights to Custody and Visitation
There are two ways for grandparents to legally intervene in a custody case, (1) when they are seeking custody of the minor children, and (2)
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Mar 1, 2021
Understanding How LLC Members Pay Taxes
imited liability companies (LLCs) are one of the most popular types of business entities. The LLC’s flexible taxation options are one reason
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Feb 16, 2021
Common Business Formation Mistakes
The key to a successful business is having the right people, financial knowledge, effective processes, and a well-researched business...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Feb 9, 2021
Tax Season Considerations for Business Owners
We are moving quickly into tax season. This year, the IRS has stated that it will be conducting more audits on small business. In light...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Feb 2, 2021
Special Needs Trusts
Nora’s mother, Amy, is an eighty-seven year old artist who lives in downtown Raleigh. Amy is loving retirement. She spends hours at her...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Jan 26, 2021
Strategies for Protecting Your Business’s Intellectual Property
Before launching a business, entrepreneurs spend a substantial amount of time and money researching and developing their products or...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Jan 19, 2021
What Are the Benefits and Risks of Forming an LLC?
If you have decided to start a business and are researching the available business entity types, you may repeatedly come across the terms...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Jan 8, 2021
Understanding Payroll as an Employer
Congratulations! Your business has grown and you are ready to hire your first employee. Where do you begin? What will the employee’s...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Jan 5, 2021
Key Considerations for Noncompete Agreements
Companies grow by investing time and money in various resources, including their employees. Yet business owners are often anxious about...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Dec 18, 2020
Creating or Updating An Emergency Preparedness File
As many of us are doing our personal end of year reviews and planning for the year ahead, now is a good time to update or compile an...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Dec 15, 2020
Why You Need an Employer Identification Number
There are many essential tasks to complete if you are thinking of forming a new business. An important but often overlooked step is...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Dec 10, 2020
Five Reasons Business Owners Need Estate Plans
Business owners are notorious for engrossing themselves in the day-to-day management and functions of their businesses. As a business...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Dec 8, 2020
Five Considerations Before You Use a Payment Demand Letter
As a business owner, it is almost guaranteed that you will encounter some variation of the following scenario: You engaged a client and...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Nov 13, 2020
Prenuptial Agreements: Thinking About Property Before Marriage
by Jordan Arroyo Harry and Mickey are both young professionals. Harry studied hard, transitioned directly from law school to a...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Nov 6, 2020
Legal Issues to Consider Before Selling Your Product Online
If you are considering expanding your physical business or starting a home-based business, selling your products online is a great way to...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Oct 22, 2020
How to Own Your Real Estate
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property.
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Oct 21, 2020
Downloadable Preparedness Checklist
To protect yourself and your family during this uncertain time, consider taking the following steps...
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