Practice Areas
Business Law and Planning
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Faught will assist you from initial formation, through the day-to-day operations, and finally to the sale of the company. Areas include:
- Choosing the proper business structure (i.e. sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, etc.)
- Registering with federal and state agencies
- Preparing corporate documents such as operating agreements, contracts, employee manuals, and non-compete and confidentiality agreements
- Assisting with complex transactions such as merger and acquisitions, private and public placements, and sale of the company and assets
- Discussing issues related to tax planning, litigation and succession planning
- Preparation of federal and state business entity tax returns
Estate Planning
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Faught will assist you with all of your estate planning and elder law needs including:
- Asset protection planning
- Will and trusts (including special needs trusts)
- Setting up Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Charitable gift planning
- Guardianships
- Financial power of attorney
- Preparation of federal trust and estate tax returns
Non-profit Organizations
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Faught offers services relating to non-profits organizations including:
- Incorporating
- Obtaining a federal tax exemption
- Registering with federal and state agencies
- Drafting contracts and other legal agreements
- Planning for unrelated business income (UBI)
- Assisting with IRS and state audits
- Preparation of the non-profit tax return
Tax Planning, Controversy, and Litigation
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Faught offers services relating to federal, state and local tax planning and controversy including:
Federal
- Strategic tax planning
- Drafting ruling requests
- Employee benefits
- IRS audits
- Installment agreements
- Wage garnishments release
- Payroll tax representation
- Bank levy release
- Offers in compromise
- Litigation
- Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Agreements
- 1031 like kind exchanges
State and Local
- Department of Revenue audits
- Nexus studies
- State income and franchise tax minimization
- Requests for letter rulings
- Consulting on current legislation
- Credits and incentives
- Voluntary disclosure agreements
- Litigation
Elder Law
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Faught offers the following Elder Law services:
- Conservatorships
- Probate
- Trust administration
- Life Care Planning
VA Benefits
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Faught offers the following Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits:
- Preparing and prosecuting claims for veterans (VA accreditation)