Under the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, we all have a right to be free from unlawful searches. Therefore, search warrants (or exceptions to the search warrant requirement) are required when the government conducts searches.

Presidential election years are symbolic and vitriolic. Not only do they illustrate the political process at work, but they serve to remind us that behind that cult of personality on stage is a Constitutional framework that individual represents and if elected, will be sworn to protect.

If you’re forming or just starting a new business, big or small, you have lots to think about. Be sure to set some time aside to consider what business entity structure is right for you. 

Every person renouncing their US citizenship must file Form 8854. If a taxpayer meets certain income and asset thresholds detailed below, they are deemed a “covered expatriate.”

As the IRS’ ‘’Swiss Bank Program’’ successfully concluded, officials took no time to enjoy the picturesque setting or some luge lessons.[1] Why would they? The IRS had already set their sights on another exotic locale, the Cayman Islands

Did you know that the 2016 presidential candidates’ campaign platforms include proposals that could drastically alter corporate taxation schemes?

We’ve all seen, at least in movies or TV shows, police kicking down doors of homes to conduct a search or arrest the people inside without presenting a search warrant.

Regardless of the volumes of prose, the nation’s criminal justice system is still just learning how to balance the aforementioned rights with the use of social media, and the rights of the criminally accused.

We’ve all been in situations where we don’t know what say, what to ask, or what to expect.  We’re not experts in everything so that’s all fine and good, right? Well, maybe not if you’re a beneficiary of a trust.

A trust is a legal agreement between the trustor and the trustee, wherein the trustor or grantor transfers legal title of assets to the trustee, and the trustee holds legal title for the benefit of trust beneficiaries.

Do you enjoy filling out complex and technical federal tax forms under penalty of perjury, the consequences of which can follow you for decades? If so, you will relish the experience of renouncing your U.S. citizenship.

We already know that Uncle Sam is jealous when it comes to your US citizenship, but did you know he holds a grudge too?

No company wants to face litigation based on contracts its employees sign.  But many companies do not realize the risks of omitting even the most “legalese” language from important business agreements.

When you think about filing a lawsuit, the first thought that likely crosses your mind is the amount of money it will cost. You are not alone.

Privacy is an idea that many people can support in principle but few can define in practice.  It is an important issue that is intertwined with so much of our daily lives.

Did you know that American taxpayers have “fundamental rights” with respect to their dealings with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?

People sometimes have the misconception that asset protection and planning is something only billionaires with vast offshore bank accounts or homes full of priceless artwork need. That could not be further from the truth.

You are leaving him. But he is an adult, so of course he won’t take it personally. He respects your decision, and he promises to be supportive.

With tax season upon us, and the tax deadline quickly approaching, it is crucial to stay vigilant and avoid falling prey to scammers and thieves who will take advantage of your stress to trick you out of your money.