| Estate Planning |
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| Kathleen Franke has provided Estate Planning for over 15 years. While Estate Plans are not for everyone, an Estate Plan can provide significant benefits during your lifetime and continue to provide benefits beyond your lifetime. The following is a brief introduction to Estate Planning. |
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| Trust Administration |
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| The firm guides the trustee through the tasks required to protect, administer, and distribute assets held in a Trust. |
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| Probate Administration |
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| The firm offers full services in the probate of estates, representation in the probate courts, preparation of estate and probate information used in estate tax returns. |
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| Business Entity Formation |
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In the area of Business Entity Formation we help you determine the appropriate business entity in order to best serve you and your organization. Some of the different types of entities to be considered are:
- Sole Proprietorships
- General and Limited Partnerships
- S Corporations
- C Corporations
- Limited Liability Companies. |
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| Business Contracts and Negotiation |
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We provide business contract development and review, as well as contract negotiation support. We provide services in areas such as:
- Lease agreements
- Employment agreements
- Sales agreements
- Subcontractor and supplier agreements
- Construction and inspection agreements
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements. |
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| Commercial Property |
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In support of commercial property owners, the firm offers services in:
- Drafting and the review of commercial and residential leases
- Enforcement of lease obligations and covenants
- Evictions (unlawful detainers)
- Declaratory relief litigation
- Statute and code compliance issues. |
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| Homeowner Associations |
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We provide Homeowner Association services including:
- Drafting, reviewing, updating, interpreting the association's governing documents
- Providing direction in enforcing the governing documents
- Handling disputes among members of the association
- Dealing with contractors
- Collection of unpaid assessments. |
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