Tax, Trusts and Estates
The Larkin Hoffman Tax, Trusts and Estates practice group counsels individuals, families, professionals and closely-held entities regarding estate planning, financial, tax and general business legal matters on an ongoing basis and with special projects.
If tax controversies arise with the Internal Revenue Service or state taxing authorities, we are equipped and ready to help. Two of this practice group’s attorneys are also Certified Public Accountants. Our skilled team represents individuals and businesses in tax litigation and appeals.
Significant Tax Savings from Innovative Estate Planning
The owner of a successful closely-held business with international operations turns to Larkin Hoffman to develop sophisticated estate plan.
Family Business Transfers to Next Generation
Clients wishing to pass family businesses to their heirs rely on Larkin Hoffman.
Planning in this area typically requires a long-term perspective. Our attorneys develop close relationships with clients to help them develop and maintain that perspective. To better serve our clients, our team maintains a quality professional network of accountants, investment advisors and trust company personnel.
Estate planning
Personal estate planning involves both tax and non-tax aspects of wealth preservation and distribution, family planning issues and closely-held business succession. Our attorneys are experienced in a variety of estate planning matters including preparation of wills and trusts, business succession planning, probate and trust administration, retirement and tax planning, conservatorships and guardianships, and charitable giving and charitable trust preparation.
Business planning
Our attorneys have expertise in handling the unique needs of family limited partnerships, tax-exempt organizations, nonprofit corporations and public and private foundations. We advise the owners of closely-held businesses on all tax and business legal issues, such as recapitalizations, ownership transfers, reorganizations and buy/sell arrangements. We also provide counsel in the area of employee benefits business planning, including pension and profit sharing plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, incentive stock plans, executive compensation and fringe benefits.
Significant Tax Savings from Innovative Estate Planning
The owner of a successful closely-held business with international operations turns to Larkin Hoffman to develop sophisticated estate plan.
Family Business Transfers to Next Generation
Clients wishing to pass family businesses to their heirs rely on Larkin Hoffman.
