If you own real estate, chances are you have purchased insurance to protect your assets against damage or loss. But have you taken the necessary steps to protect your assets against lawsuits or probate?

If you own rental properties, there is likely a nagging fear in the back of your mind about being sued by one of your tenants. And if there isn’t, there probably should be. It’s a major risk.

And while it may be heartbreaking to think about, there is always a chance your death could trigger a family feud over your home, vacation home or other real estate investments.

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How to Form an LLC

Learn how to Set Up an LLC in 3 Simple Steps

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5 Steps to Set Up your Business

Watch and learn, you budding entrepreneurs. In this video, Erica discusses 5 Simple Steps to take when opening a business.

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What is an S Corp?

Some LLCs may elect to be treated as an S Corp under the Tax Code, providing a significant amount of tax savings. That’s what that is! Read on if you are an LLC or Sole Proprietor looking to take advantage of completely legal tax savings.

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Disadvantages of an LLC. Are There Any?

Is an LLC right for you? What even is an LLC? Read here about the advantages of an LLC, as well as the disadvantages. Learn how to prevent the piercing of your business veil.

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Dream Big, Dare to Fail (but Protect Your Fall)

You are allowed to have a dream and pursue your version of more. Have you ever thought: What if I open a coffee shop? Invent an app? Create an online course? Make my own YouTube Channel? Pay attention to those thoughts that drive you, even if they don’t make sense to anyone else. Especially if they don’t make sense to anyone else.

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How does an LLC benefit me?

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