In this presentation, Matthew Rappaport will provide attendees with a comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of real estate investment ownership. Matthew will discuss several important considerations relating to ownership of a real estate investment in a holding company, including (1) selecting the optimal corporate form for asset protection and mitigation of liability, (2) structuring holding companies in a tax-efficient manner, (3) the unique strength of single-member limited liability companies (LLCs) in the estate planning context, and (4) determining whether to use single-member LLCs in a 1031 exchange. Additionally, Matthew will discuss the best practices with respect to setting up an operating company/property company model and preventing potential creditors from piercing the corporate veil. 
Topics to be discussed include the following: 

• Corporate and tax structuring for real estate ownership
• LLC structuring techniques for estate planning
• Asset protection, corporate veil piercing, and mitigation of risk