The Owner Occupant Exception – When is a Trust a Natural Person? by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 9/29/2011 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 by Ronald Adams on 6/2/2011 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 by Ober|Kaler on 1/19/2010 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