- GuardianshipIn addition to providing financially for a disabled adult child through a special needs or supplemental needs trust, parents may need to petition the court for a guardianship of a child who is about to turn 18 and is unable to care for himself or herself independently. Under Virginia law, children who are 18 or older generally have the legal authority to make their own decisions regarding finances, medical treatment, and similar matters. For parents whose child lacks the legal capacity to make such decisions on their own, a legal guardianship may be necessary. Legal guardianships and conservatorships – a similar procedure in which a conservator is named to oversee a legally incompetent person’s assets – can also protect older people, including the elderly.
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- Mergers and AcquisitionsAs outside general counsel or lead counsel to some of the best-known homebuilders and residential developers, including local and national public and private companies, we are well-versed in areas regarding licensing and regulations, land acquisition, customer and subcontractor issues, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. Our experienced trial attorneys also provide zealous litigation services in matters that progress to the courtroom.
- Business FormationWe believe in providing comprehensive legal representation to all of our clients. As a result, much of our practice at The Sack Law Firm involves a full range of services dedicated to addressing legal and business concerns regarding taxation, employment law, contracts, and merger and acquisition issues. We also advise clients on business formation, business liability issues, tax concerns, business succession, financing, and property matters. Our business lawyers can assist you with setting up a limited liability company, a partnership, a corporation, or a joint venture, depending on your specific preferences. Seek Personalized Representation From a Business Lawyer in Northern Virginia
- Business TransactionsIf you are interested in forming a medical cannabis business, our Northern Virginia business attorneys can help you get set up in this type of business. As is typically the case with medical and pharmaceutical concerns, the medical cannabis industry is highly regulated. We provide start-up legal advice to people interested in the emerging field of medical cannabis, including cannabusiness cultivators, manufacturers, and distributors, as well as physicians, laboratories, and parties involved in providing ancillary products and services. Our legal services include assisting with the formation of legal entities through which cannabis business operators may conduct operations, as well as drafting contracts and agreements, aiding in regulatory compliance and business transactions, and fielding investor questions. Get Advice from an Experienced Business Lawyer
- Limited Liability CompaniesLimited liability companies (LLCs) are relatively new and do not fit into a specific IRS tax category. Generally, LLCs do not pay taxes directly, and the business income is taxed via the owners’ personal tax returns, either as a sole proprietorship when there is only one member of an LLC or as a partnership when an LLC has multiple members. This is known as “pass-through taxation.” S corporations are also considered “pass-through” entities, whereby the corporation itself is not subject to federal income tax. Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Real Estate LitigationOur firm offers legal guidance and support to a diverse clientele that includes some of the most prominent homebuilders and residential developers in the region, as well as nationwide. In addition, we represent both lenders and borrowers in secured lending transactions, and we can assist both landlords and tenants with commercial lease issues. The Sack Law Firm offers individualized and personal legal services in all kinds of real estate matters. Representation for Homebuilders and Developers
- Real Estate TransactionsOur office is located just outside Washington, D.C. in the Tysons Corner area of Fairfax County, Virginia. Many of our attorneys also represent clients in Maryland and the District of Columbia, while our transactional practice extends across the United States. If you need help with a real estate transaction, a tax issue, a trust, or any other business inquiry, contact The Sack Law Firm today to learn more about our legal services. Real Estate
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- Land Use and ZoningServing clients in Northern Virginia and beyond, the business attorneys at The Sack Law Firm represent a wide array of commercial real estate developers and operators in matters related to asset acquisition and disposition. Our firm also has vast knowledge and experience dealing with zoning and land use issues, as well as leasing options and contracts. We assist our clients throughout the entire process, including drafting, negotiating, and executing all types of office leases, retail leases, ground leases, build-to-suit leases, sale/leaseback transactions, and subleases. Representing both landlords and tenants in different matters, our knowledgeable attorneys handle easements and agreements involving architects, engineers, managers, general contractors, and other service providers.
- Estate PlanningTaxpayers with high assets or complicated finances may need to appear before the IRS or Virginia, District of Columbia, or Maryland taxing authorities regarding an audit or another controversy. Although the majority of tax disputes are handled through the IRS audit and appeals process, taxpayers also have a right to litigate cases in federal court once their administrative options have been exhausted. Individuals must also consider tax implications when engaging in estate planning, as well as when handling the affairs of a family member who has passed away. The Sack Law Firm is well-versed in all of these matters. For example, we can assist executors with filing IRS Form 706, which must be filed within nine months of a decedent’s death to report the estate as well as any generation-skipping transfer tax. Contact a Tax Lawyer in Northern Virginia Today
- WillsIn the estate planning arena, Stacy has experience in estate and gift tax matters, estate planning for individuals, probate, and organizing and advising family foundations. She has significant experience drafting wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, life insurance trusts and family limited partnerships. She also has experience in establishing and advising private family foundations and non-profit organizations.
- TrustsFor example, The Sack Law Firm P.C. attorneys are also experienced in establishing special needs trusts. Special needs trusts are an important planning tool and are particularly useful for maintaining continued eligibility for public benefits due people with special needs. Our ultimate goal is the success of persons with special needs.
- Power of AttorneyA power of attorney can be created to authorize another person to either engage in financial transactions on your behalf or make medical decisions for you. These documents can be either “durable” or “non-durable,” meaning that they can be effective only for situations in which you are unable to make such decisions for yourself or at any time. Powers of attorney established in Virginia are automatically durable unless otherwise expressed in the terms of the document. Advance medical directives set out a person’s specific wishes regarding their own medical care, as well as appointing an agent in the event that the person is incapacitated. Business Succession Planning and Asset Protection
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- Tax LawAll businesses must consider a host of tax issues at the federal and state levels. At The Sack Law Firm, we work closely with individuals, business owners, and business managers to identify their specific interests and devise a tax structure that works for them, and we can help them navigate a particular transaction. Our firm also represents taxpayers appearing before the Internal Revenue Service, as well as taxing authorities in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland.