Business estate planning is an important aspect of entrepreneurship that often goes overlooked. It's about more than just preparing for the inevitable. It's about ensuring the continuity of your business legacy and safeguarding the future of your hard-earned assets. In this blog, we delve into st...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires U.S. corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other similar entities to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This blog will help your small business understand and compl...
RCWs and WACs and Bears “OH MY!” In Washington, we are governed by a system of laws. These include federal, state, and local (municipal) statutes, regulations, rules, and ordinances. In addition, there is a whole body of case law, that serves to interpret the application of these underlying laws....
Business succession planning (i.e., an estate plan for your business) is a crucial component of personal estate planning that ensures a smooth transition of ownership and management of a business from one generation to the next. Succession planning involves the development of a comprehensive stra...
Forming a new business is an exciting venture thousands of Americans take on each year. According to the Small Business Association (SBA), over 627,000 businesses are formed annually. When forming a new company, it is imperative to legitimize your operations by establishing it as a legal entity. ...
Article By Amy Fischer, Columbian City Government Reporter Stephen Kirby, who owns Tikor Consulting, had sought information from multiple governments about how much they were being charged by outside attorneys for their work, said his attorney, Michael Whipple of the Spokane-based Whipple Law Gro...
The Union Bulletin article discusses a legal dispute in Starbuck, Washington, where attorney Stephen Kirby claims his public records request was ignored, leading to a lawsuit that could cost the town, with a small annual budget, tens of thousands in penalties. Kirby requested records in October 2...