Using LLCs to Protect Family Assets

Take Away

  • LLC statutory charging order provisions offer unique asset protections to family businesses.
  • Statutory conversions of corporations to LLCs can prevent the loss of family businesses to creditors of family members.
  • Series LLCs can pose serious legal risks for family members and other investors.
  • A little-known IRS "Proposed Regulation" can save family LLC members thousands of dollars in Social Security taxes.
  • Foundations should think twice before investing in "low-cost LLCs" ("L3Cs").

 

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