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The Hidden Risk of Outdated Operating Agreements: What Business Owners Should Know

The Hidden Risk of Outdated Operating Agreements: What Business Owners Should Know

by Matthew Murillo | Apr 23, 2026 | Business

Many business owners treat the operating agreement as a startup document. It gets signed when the company is formed, placed in a folder, and rarely revisited. That approach is understandable—but often costly. An operating agreement is not simply paperwork created to...
Using an LLC in Your Estate Plan: 5 Things Business Owners Should Know

Using an LLC in Your Estate Plan: 5 Things Business Owners Should Know

by Matthew Murillo | Mar 6, 2026 | Business, Estate Planning

For many entrepreneurs and high-earning professionals, wealth doesn’t live in just one place. It may include rental properties, investments, operating businesses, or valuable equipment accumulated over time. Because of that, effective estate planning for business...
Passing Along a Benefit—Not a Burden

Passing Along a Benefit—Not a Burden

by Matthew Murillo | Feb 10, 2026 | Business, Estate Planning

Why Planning for Absence and Incapacity Matters for Business Owners For many business owners, estate planning begins with a future-focused question: What happens to the business when I’m gone?What is often overlooked is the more immediate—and more likely—scenario:...
When You Don’t Own What You Think You Own

When You Don’t Own What You Think You Own

by Matthew Murillo | Sep 8, 2025 | Business, Estate Planning

You’ve paid the bills. You’ve made the repairs. You’ve been told, “This is yours.” But here’s the uncomfortable truth: what you think you own, and what you legally own, are two very different things. And finding out the difference at the wrong time can be costly,...
Five Questions Every Social Media Influencer Should Ask About Their Digital Presence

Five Questions Every Social Media Influencer Should Ask About Their Digital Presence

by Matthew Murillo | Jan 11, 2025 | Business, Estate Planning

Social media connects us in ways that were unimaginable just a few decades ago, allowing individuals to build communities, influence trends, and, for many, generate income. If your social media presence has evolved into a business, whether through selling products or...
3 Key Concerns Every Self-Employed Entrepreneur Should Address

3 Key Concerns Every Self-Employed Entrepreneur Should Address

by Matthew Murillo | Dec 5, 2024 | Business

Being self-employed is an incredible journey—you’re your own boss, charting your own path, and reaping the rewards of your hard work. But let’s be real: with great freedom comes great responsibility. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or leading a small team, the...
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