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Business Planning
small businesses, and Nonprofit Corporations. Our attorneys and staff assist clients with the formation of simple business entities for their small businesses to advising clients on complex business transactions. Business Formation Gonnella & Majors, PC can assist with the creation of:
In addition to the creation of new business entities, Gonnella & Majors, PC also assists clients with the management and ongoing operations of the business, including holding annual meetings, mergers and acquisitions, buy sell agreements, asset purchase agreements, license agreements, contracts, securities, dissolutions, gifting and business valuations. |
GONNELLA & MAJORS, PC
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Estate Planning ▪ Business Planning ▪ Tax Planning ▪ Asset Protection Planning
Form a Business In Wyoming Let the attorneys at Gonnella & Majors, PC advise and assist you in the formation of a business entity in the State of Wyoming. Our basic incorporation packages provide a cost effective way for you to establish a business in Wyoming, while providing legal counsel and guidance from our business attorneys, that may not otherwise be offered by legal document creation websites or incorporation service companies. |
Attorneys in Our Office Carol H. Gonnella, J.D. M. Jason Majors, J.D., LL.M. Stephen P. Adamson, Jr., J.D. David I. Beckett, J.D., LL.M. |
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| Why Incorporate in Wyoming From 2006 through 2009, the State of Wyoming has consistently been ranked number one by the Tax Foundation as having the Best State Business Tax Climate. 2009 State Business Tax Climate Index Wyoming's favorable tax legislation, coupled with the liability protection afforded by Wyoming State Law, make Wyoming one of the most business friendly states in the nation. Please feel free to contact us to learn more about incorporating or moving your business to the State of Wyoming. |
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERVICES WE OFFER ESTATE PLANNING
ADVANCED ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES
ASSET PROTECTION
INCORPORATION SERVICES
BUSINESS SERVICES
TRUST AND PROBATE ADMINISTRATION
TRUSTEE SERVICES
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| Gonnella & Majors, PC ▪ 575 South Willow Street ▪ P.O. Box 1226 ▪ Jackson, WY ▪ 83001 Phone (307) 733-5890 ▪ Facsimile (307) 734-0544 ▪ www.wyomingestatelaw.com Disclaimer: Wyoming Rule of Professional Conduct 7.3(b), requires a notification that this is an advertisement. The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisement or self– proclaimed expertise. |
About the Firm
Wyoming, dedicated to assisting clients with their Estate Planning, Business Planning, Tax Planning, and Asset Protection needs. Gonnella & Majors, PC serves clients throughout the State of Wyoming and works closely with clients and attorneys throughout the country in providing quality client services and representation. The attorneys in our office provide legal counsel to individuals and businesses of all sizes, and our goal is to develop long-term client relationships, focusing on personal service and quality representation. |
Estate Planning
Estate Planning. Gonnella & Majors, PC assists clients with the preparation of Last Will & Testaments, Revocable Living Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills.
in implementing advanced estate planning strategies, including:
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Income Tax and Estate Tax Planning
entities due to its favorable tax and business laws. Bloomberg Wealth Manager magazine has consistently ranked the State of Wyoming as the friendliest state in the nations for wealthy people. These reasons include:
In addition to tax friendly legislation, the State of Wyoming has also enacted favorable trust legislation and business legislation, making Wyoming a desirable place to situs businesses and trusts. Due to its close proximity to Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, world class skiing and culture, Jackson Hole is a desirable location for those individuals looking to establish residency or a second home in Wyoming. The lawyers in our office advise clients from all over the country looking to move their residency to the State of Wyoming or their businesses or trusts to the State of Wyoming. Two of our attorneys, M. Jason Majors and David I. Beckett hold advanced degrees in Tax Law (LL.M.), and are experienced in representing clients with Tax Controversies before the Internal Revenue Service, structuring complex tax and business transactions, and advising clients on advanced estate tax and generation skipping tax strategies. |
Asset Protection Planning
entities, retirement accounts, homestead exemptions, and asset protection trusts. These varying types of asset protection may be suitable for some individuals, while not suitable for others. Gonnella & Majors, PC can help identify and implement those asset protection strategies that may be suitable for the client.
Effective as of July 1, 2007, the Wyoming Legislature enacted legislation permitting individuals to establish asset protection trusts in Wyoming, formally known as "Qualified Spendthrift Trusts" which can provide certain protection from creditors, liabilities and judgements. Our office assist clients throughout the country with the establishment of domestic asset protection trusts in the State of Wyoming and Offshore Asset Protection Trusts outside the jurisdiction of the United States.
state statutes only give nominal creditor protection for their business entities; however Wyoming has favorable creditor protection legislation. By way of example, the Wyoming Close LLC gives maximum protection as it mandates by statute that a creditor of a member of an LLC only has the rights of a transferee and that the charging order is the exclusive remedy by which a judgment creditor may satisfy a judgment, Wyoming Statute Section 17-15-145. This statute enhances creditor protection over most other states for LLC's. Gonnella & Majors, PC consults on a daily basis with clients desiring to take advantage of the Limited Liability Protection afforded through the establishment of Limited Liability Companies and Corporations in the State of Wyoming. |
Trust and Probate Administration
and family members on Trust and Probate Administration matters. Our representation ranges from working with clients desiring to file a simple will with the Court, to complex trust and probate estate administrations. Our office can assist with the preparation of Estate Tax Returns, marshaling of estate assets, valuation of assets, probate litigation, and estate tax controversies before the Internal Revenue Service. Gonnella & Majors, PC also works with out of state attorneys desiring to conduct an ancillary probate administration in the State of Wyoming. |
Trustee Services
clients in need of a Trustee in the State of Wyoming or an independent Trustee. The attorneys in our office have extensive knowledge and understanding of Wyoming Trust Law and Administration and are available to serve as trustees of:
service and attention to the beneficiaries of the trust and is often an attractive and more affordable option to a corporate fiduciary, bank and trust company serving as Trustee. |