If you are looking for a law practice with an in-depth knowledge of Estate Planning, and Business Law in Louisville and the surrounding areas, COHEN, TODD, KITE & STANFORD is the place to call. Our attorneys have the well-developed legal skills necessary to help you whether you are planning for retirement, dealing with the complexities of raising a special needs child or handling a business transaction.
You will find our attorneys are open and approachable. We are as eager to listen as to explain. We know that in order to serve you well we have to pay attention to the details of what you are going through. Book a call now so we can discuss your best options.
Many people think of estate planning as a process for the elderly. Actually, the most productive time to begin estate planning is in early adulthood or in the
middle years between 45 and 60. This is the time when taking control of your finances gives you the best chance of realizing the future you envision. We routinely assist our clients with:
In high-net-worth estates, probate and tax matters can become extremely complex. Our accomplished attorneys have the experience and know-how to assist you in using trusts to avoid the costs and delays of probate. We will also assist you in getting accurate appraisals of valuable assets and making sure that your beneficiaries receive their maximum inheritance
in a timely manner.
We understand the ins and outs of passing your business on to a successor at the time of your death by leaving your company to an heir, selling it to a business partner, employee, or outside party, or selling your shares back to the company.
We know how best to protect your hard-earned assets from costly probate, excessive taxation, creditors, scam artists, divorcing spouses, lawsuit verdicts or settlements, or beneficiaries who will spend unwisely.
We are well prepared to set up whichever type of charitable trust, fund, or foundation best suits your wishes and your goals, including a charitable remainder trust, a charitable gift annuity, a charitable lead trust, a private foundation, or a donor-advised fund.
Protecting a special needs child or other relative with disabilities is a priority for any family. Not only do you want to provide for the vulnerable individual during your lifetime; but you also want to make sure that they are well taken care of if you become incapacitated or pass away. By establishing a special needs trust, our attorneys can arrange for your loved one to have supplemental funding throughout their lifetime while remaining eligible for Medicaid and other government benefits, such as Social Security Disability.
For those with high-net-worth estates, finding ways to minimize your estate tax is a critical part of estate planning. Our estate planning attorneys know a number of ways to reduce your assets through charitable donations, irrevocable trusts, and gifts. By doing this, we lower the value of your estate and may greatly diminish, or even eliminate, your estate taxes. Remember, however, that such plans must be put into place well before you die to be effective.
Business Law is a complicated discipline, but our Business Law attorneys are well up to the tasks involved. We handle all of the following areas efficiently, and if need be, aggressively, to make sure that your rights are protected.
We advise clients on all aspects of business formation, including preparing organizational documents and applying for business licenses and permits. We also help clients choose and establish the right type of organization for their business, e.g. a Subchapter C or S corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a partnership, or a joint venture.
At the heart of all businesses are transactions and we assist clients in navigating joint ventures, asset sales, and mergers and acquisitions. We also prepare all types of necessary documents, including buy-sell, employment, and non-compete agreements.
We are also ready to protect your business’s intangible assets, such as copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, in order to preserve your brand and your reputation.
COHEN, TODD, KITE & STANFORD has a well-deserved reputation for empathy as well as excellence. Whether you come to us to protect your assets for the future, or that your business grows and thrives, we are here to help. Get in touch with us for legal representation you can trust and advocacy you can count on.
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