Hawai‘i Life. Hawai‘i Law.
You probably knew before you opened your doors that running a business comes with some legal risk. Still, most business owners never expect someone to file a lawsuit against them or their company. Unfortunately, business litigation remains a constant threat, even when...
Many people invest a significant portion of their income and personal wealth into the homes where they live. Real estate in Hawaii is incredibly valuable, and your home could very well be the cornerstone of the legacy you want to pass to your children or other loved...
Most people barely understand the tax rules that apply to them as individuals, so it is little surprise that corporate tax law leaves many people feeling overwhelmed and confused. Even someone who is confident about filing their personal income tax return with modern...
Launching a business partnership is a major move. It has the potential to work out well. However, in a worst-case nightmare, it could sour your company’s prospects and reputation. It can also burden you with messy hassles or even litigation. Picking a business...
If you rent a commercial property to run your business, you want to think about all of the different costs that go along with it. Simply paying the rent every month is just the beginning. One of the other major costs that you may face is maintenance for that property....
People who have considerable investments or assets want to ensure that those are always as protected as possible. One way that you can do this is to set up the power of attorney designations now. This is your opportunity to decide who will make decisions about your...
Whether you are a commercial landlord who is renting a property out to a tenant or a tenant who is renting or leasing property for their new business, you need to understand every single part of that lease agreement. It defines how this relationship will work and all...
The more revenue your business generates, the more you have to plan to minimize your tax obligations. In addition to withholding income tax payments for workers, your company will need to pay taxes based on its overall income. A good financial system can drastically...
Just as there are countless reasons for an individual to indefinitely defer their personal estate planning, executives and managers can find innumerable reasons to delay succession planning for their role at a company. One of the more common reasons people provide...
When you own a business, you focus on moving it forward. Yet it only takes one person or entity to threaten you with litigation to bring your progress to a standstill. A potential lawsuit can take up a lot of your time and bring stress and uncertainty to the company...