As a person confronts the vicissitudes of the business world questions may arise as to the proper structure for your business and/or your family needs.  Should we operate as an individual proprietorship or should we incorporate?  If incorporation is found to be appropriate, should it be a straight corporation, a pass-through corporation, or a limited liability corporation?  If other people are involved should the business be a partnership?  If so, what type of partnership?  Perhaps the business ought to be operated as a trust.  Some business needs favor one particular business structure over another.  The creation of, and management of each business structure is a little different.  You certainly want to ask yourself whether or not a particular business structure would benefit or detract from your estate plans.  As you wrestle with these, and other business decisions, I would appreciate the opportunity work with you to find a way to fulfil your particular needs.  I will help you weigh and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each of the options available to you.