Thinking about buying into a franchise? Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand exactly what you’re agreeing to. Franchising can be a powerful way to build...
Estate planning becomes significantly more complex when one spouse is not a U.S. citizen. Most married couples can transfer assets freely between each other using the unlimited marital deduction —...
Thinking about buying your boss’s business? It might seem like the opportunity of a lifetime — a natural next step after years of loyalty and hard work. But before you...
When selling your business, the final stretch should be a victory lap — not a nightmare. Yet countless business owners watch their hard-won deal unravel just days before closing when...
Thinking about buying your boss’s business or taking over a client book? Before you sign anything, make sure you understand what you’re really buying. In this eye-opening article from Garza...
Selling your business to a trusted key employee may seem like the safest, most natural exit strategy, but without proper planning it can become a financial and emotional disaster. Many...
You’ve spent decades building your wealth—businesses, investments, real estate, and a lifetime of sacrifices. But what happens when your children inherit everything at once—without guidance or safeguards? Without a strategic...
Selling your business is supposed to be the reward for years of hard work—but many owners are shocked to learn that the deal isn’t truly “done” at closing. Even after...
Many affluent families believe they’ve avoided probate and secured their legacy by relying on TODs (Transfer on Death designations), PODs (Payable on Death instructions), joint accounts, and beneficiary forms....
Selling your business should be the culmination of decades of work—the moment you and your family finally realize the reward of everything you’ve built. Unfortunately, many owners fall victim to...
