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...
As your business grows, retaining and rewarding your top performers becomes essential — but giving away equity isn’t always the smartest move. This article from Garza Business & Estate Law...
This blog explores how trusts form the backbone of true legacy planning, contrasting revocable (living) trusts—which keep families out of court and maintain flexibility—with irrevocable trusts, which serve as advanced...
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...
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...
Discover why 50/50 business partnerships often fail and how to protect your company, profits, and relationships from the equal equity trap....
