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Why Architecture And Engineering Firms Make Great ESOP Candidates

Originally published in SRR, on October 1, 2011. Government statistics estimate that approximately every eight seconds another individual born during the baby-boomer generation passes the age of 55 – one step closer to...more

The Owner Occupant Exception – When is a Trust a Natural Person?

A critical question for residential contractors in Arizona is whether a homeowner is an "owner occupant." When a homeowner is an "owner occupant," contractors may only record a lien on the property if they have a direct...more

Sharing the Family Business Without Giving Up Control

A useful strategy for protecting assets during a down economy and minimizing estate tax liability is starting a family investment company (FIC). Who can use this plan? Families who want to lessen their estate tax burden,...more

Changes to Maryland MBE Law: Contractors Be Wary

The State of Maryland has always been aggressive in providing opportunities for minorities to do business with the State. For example, in 2008 its Minority Business Enterprise program (MBE) was instrumental in generating...more