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When do I do/apply for DAPTs (Domestic Asset Protection Trusts)? Can it be done while already married? What are the steps? At some point, I will have to consult with an attorney for this. But I need to read up on it too just so I do not start from scratch. Also, what kind of attorney (what...

First of all, I am happily married. But I still believe that divorce-proofing my business should be an important part of my financial plan, even if I never need to (or intend to) use it. My husband and I do not have a prenuptial agreement. I plan to start a business soon. And I want to...

what i was told is that there is a difference between permission to do business and authority to manage a business. a foreigner can apply for an LLC here in the US. but he/she might now be authorized to manage it. can someone explain that further please?

what kind of lawyer should i look for? someone whose expertise is family law? or is there another kind?

I was able to confirm that forming a company (LLC) in the U.S. even if you are not a U.S. citizen or resident is possible. I was told that owning or being a part of a company is not necessarily the same as having the authorization to do business. Does that mean that a US citizen/resident...

hi thelawprofessor, thanks for the link in #1. secondly, my question about doing a patent under your name vs. under a company name was in relation to making that intellectual property divorce-proof. how do i make an intellectual property divorce-proof? it all starts with the parties...

yeah, actually, i meant if someone can recommend (point me to the right direction) about a legal way for it to be converted.

is there a creative way to convert and E-visa into a Greencard? i have been living/working here in the US for 5 years already.

do you recommend legal zoom for filing of legal documents? a.) registering a patent b.) creating a business (LLC)? any experience with legalzoom?

can a foreigner on an E-1 visa create an LLC company here in the US? or what corporation type would you recommend? my line of work is in writing (intellectual property). thanks!

I have some patent/copyright questions. 1.) can a foreigner patent his intellectual property here in this US? 2.) what are the advantages/disadvantages for patenting an intellectual property under your own name vs. your company's name? or does it matter?

Married for almost 9 years. No marriage issues. No pre-nup. Just want to take the necessary precaution. I am a part-time writer. Do I patent/copyright my works (intellectual property) under my name or under a corporation (LLC)? How do I make this income stream (my writing) divorce-proof...