--- title: Hudkins & O'Neil Estate Planning | Small Business | Seacoast NH & MA description: Attorney Candice O'Neil provides legal support and liability protection for your small business entity as an LLC, Sole Proprietorship or Corporation. image: https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/hubfs/Candice-Oneil-GMB-business-cover.png --- [![Hudkins & O'Neil Estate Planning | Hampton, NH | Newburyport, MA | Windham, NH | Bedford, NH | Concord, NH | New London, NH](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/thumbnail_fulllogo_webcolor.png?width=820&height=142&name=thumbnail_fulllogo_webcolor.png "Hudkins & O'Neil Estate Planning | Hampton, NH | Newburyport, MA | Windham, NH | Bedford, NH | Concord, NH | New London, NH")](https://attorneycandiceoneil.com?hsLang=en) - PRACTICE AREAS Open the submenu - [Estate Planning](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/practice-areas/estate-planning) - [Trusts](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/practice-areas/trusts) - [Probate](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/practice-areas/probate) - [Small Business](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/practice-areas/small-business) - ABOUT US Open the submenu - [Meet Candice](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/about-us/meet-candice) - [Meet the Team](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/about-us/meet-the-team) - [Testimonials and Awards](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/about-us/testimonials) - [Contact Us](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/about-us/contact-us) - COMMUNITY Open the submenu - [Webinar](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/community/free-webinar) - [Addiction Assistance](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/community/addiction-assistance) - [Exeter Adult Ed](https://eae.sau16.org/enrichment-courses-a0b82987) - [BLOG](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/blog) # Small Business ## Protect Your Life's Work Creating a new entity for your business can provide you with valuable liability protection.  Whether you have an existing business, are considering starting one, or even own rental properties, it is important to consult with an experienced corporate attorney to provide guidance about liability protection.  An experienced attorney will help you prepare for any unforeseen situation. With proper succession planning and estate planning you will allow for easier growth and transition of ownership of the business, create alternative management options in the event of death or incapacity. We can help you choose the right entity for your needs, form the entity, plan for emergencies, plan for eventual succession, draft and review contracts, and provide assistance with many other needs that arise when owning a small business. This allows you to focus on what you do best—run your business!   [Book your consultation](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/about-us/contact-us?hsLang=en) ### Most Common Business Entities  - #### Sole proprietorship - #### Limited Liability Company (LLC) - #### S-Corporation - #### C-Corporation [![Small Business LLC](https://www.attorneycandiceoneil.com/hubfs/New%20Template%20Photos/IMG_0049.jpg "Small Business LLC")](https://attorneycandiceoneil.com/practice-areas/small-business?hsLang=en) ### Benefits & Popularity of LLC LLCs have become a popular choice in recent years for very good reasons. They are inexpensive and flexible entities that serve many useful purposes. Even if you do not have a traditional small business but instead own investment property that you rent out to tenants, an LLC can be an excellent vehicle to protect your other assets. Examples of LLC benefits include: - Provides liability protection without as much upkeep and formality as a corporation - Allows for pass-through tax treatment - Inexpensive to maintain - Can be incorporated into your estate plan to allow easy transfer of control in the event of incapacity or death #### Contact us for a consultation     HUDKINS + O'NEIL ESTATE PLANNING Hampton, NH | Newburyport, MA Windham, NH | Concord, NH | New London, NH --- 1 Park Avenue | Hampton, NH 03842 (603) 434-1770 info@hudkinsandoneil.com Copyright © 2021 Hudkins + O'Neil Estate Planning. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms and Conditions.