by Howard C. Stross | Dec 16, 2020 | LLC, Business Law, Small Business
When starting a business, a business owner must first choose which type of entity to create. Two of the most popular entity types are the limited liability company (LLC) and the corporation. Choosing between these two types of entities can be difficult for business... by Howard C. Stross | Nov 23, 2020 | Real Estate Closings, Real Estate
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form of ownership varies depending on the real estate you own. Below we consider the different types of real estate and offer... by Howard C. Stross | Nov 2, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Landlord Tenant
This post summarizes some basics of “Gross-Up” requirements in dealing with the payment of a building’s operating expenses, i.e. the building that is the subject of a proposed commercial real estate lease. It is common for a commercial lease to require a tenant to pay... by Howard C. Stross | Oct 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
In honor of Estate Planning week, the week of October 19, 2020, we are providing a crib sheet for knowing the definition of and referring to common estate planning terms. Estate Planning is an important tool, not just for the ultra-wealthy or those thinking about... by Howard C. Stross | Sep 28, 2020 | Real Estate Closings
If you are presented with a document at closing you feel may be a release of liability, do not sign it. Contact your attorney instead. There are many documents a buyer must sign in most real estate transactions. Almost all of the documents have a valid purpose....
