The law office of F. Hunter Hampton, P.C.is uniquely positioned for its specialization in Taxation, Estate Planning, Trusts and Estate Administration, Probate and Business Law.. The firm principal has more than thirty year's professional and educational experience in tax, accounting and business and in trusts and estates.
The firm is committed to providing superior quality service using a practical efficient approach to meet client objectives. The firm's focus is the client and its mission is providing quality service specifically tailored to address a client's unique needs and objectives at a reasonable cost. Fundamental to the firm's vision is client communication, collaboration and responsiveness.
Firm Practice Areas:
Taxation: The firm represents both individuals and businesses in Tax Disputes and Controversies, before the Internal Revenue Service and state's departments of taxation. Representation may begin as early as the audit process through the appeals process and/or litigation beginning with a formal protest in response to proposed tax adjustments. Representation also includes negotiating payment agreements and relief after a tax assessment has been made through the Collection and Appeals Process. Request for Relief from Penalties, Tax Liens and/or Levies are sought when appropriate including Innocent Spouse Relief, Hardship.
Estate Planning, Administration and Probate: The firm's strong background in Taxation extends to Estate, Gift, Fiduciary and Income Tax to provide a solid foundation for Estate Planning, including Estate Planning for Blended and Nontraditional Families and Advanced Planning for Wealth Preservation. Estate documents are individually tailored to address specific tax and non-tax purposes that address the Client's facts, circumstances and objectives. The firm, likewise, provides Probate, Estate and Trust Administration services including Post-mortem Planning, Estate Litigation, Contested Wills and Accountings. The firm also prepares Estate Tax and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns and Decedent's final Income Tax Returns.
Business Law and Organizations: The firm's tax specialization provides an advantage in its Business Law Practice. The firm counsels a client as to the formation of business organization and the tax considerations as to the type business form, whether it is a Corporation, Small Business Corporation, Limited Liability Company or Partnership. Likewise, the firm's tax specialization provides an advantage in representation of Business Transactions, including Acquisitions and Sale of businesses, taxable and tax-free Mergers and Split (Spin) Offs, and negotiating and preparation of Shareholder Agreements, Buy-Sell Agreements, and Business Succession Planning and Agreements.
Family Law: The firm consults and collaborates in negotiating and trying various Family Law Matters. Additionally, the firm prepares Agreements as may be appropriate for Equitable Distribution, Prenuptial Agreements, (Post) Marital Agreements, and QDROS for qualified Retirement Plans.
Guardianships: The firm provides representation for incapacitated individuals who have been identified as needing a Guardian to provide for their care and health or a Conservator to manage their financial affairs. A complaint may be filed for the appointment of a Guardian and/or Conservator or removal of a Guardian or Conservator.