The attorneys at Danziger & Markhoff LLP have particular experience in identifying and solving the unique problems of close corporations, family businesses and professional partnerships. These include management, compensation and succession issues. We have helped owners to deal with their estate tax problems through creative solutions.

Planning for the succession of these businesses is often complex and sensitive, and we have developed a number of sophisticated techniques for shifting ownership from one generation to another, while accommodating the needs of family members not involved in the active management of the business.

Crucial to our closely held business clients is our depth of experience in the areas of tax and estate planning. We provide tax counseling that is creative, practical and consistent with the business owner's goals and objectives. There are significant tax ramifications to the form of business enterprise, its initial and subsequent capitalization, the structure and operations of employee benefit, pension and profit-sharing plans, form of ownership of real estate and other fixed assets, compensation structures for key employees, etc.