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We need to change our not for profit corp. to an LLC

Answered 3 years and 4 months ago by attorney Matt Bryant   |   1 Answer
You can't find a lawyer to convert a NPC to an LLC directly because it can't be done. By law, the managers of the NPC do not own its assets. To accomplish your objective, you need to prepare and adopt a Plan of Dissolution and Distribution of Assets, which has to be approved by the AG. To do that, you'll likely need counsel to assess your charter and assets. If you're holding assets in trust, you they have to be distributed accordingly.... Read More
You can't find a lawyer to convert a NPC to an LLC directly because it can't be done. By law, the managers of the NPC do not own its assets. To... Read More

Are there lawyers who specialize in helping people such as me who wants to set up a small foundation?

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
My office helps build these types of entities regularly.  We also involve ourselves in many different types of charitable foundations similar to this.  Please feel free to contact us. 203.870.6700.
My office helps build these types of entities regularly.  We also involve ourselves in many different types of charitable foundations similar to... Read More

We have purchased a 23.5 acre argricultured land in Marion Texas, but due to weak credit , we decided using only a couple's name who has excelent

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
You likely cannot get a property tax exemption unless the real property is put in the name of the non-profit organization. The couple should be able to convey the property to the non-profit as a gift. However, they should get advice from a tax attorney or their tax preparer as to how this would effect their tax situation. Also, the bank may be willing to refinance the loan in the name of the non-profit if you can show member support is sufficient to cover the monthly note on the loan.... Read More
You likely cannot get a property tax exemption unless the real property is put in the name of the non-profit organization. The couple should be able... Read More

What are the legal and tax ramifications for a non-profit (church) allowing a for profit group (homeschool group) to use its facilities?

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
The church is allowed to let a home school organization use the church facilities. To protect the church, you may want to get a signed contract in place.
The church is allowed to let a home school organization use the church facilities. To protect the church, you may want to get a signed contract in... Read More
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