Real Estate Entity Structuring
Protect your investment. Maximize tax efficiency. Reduce liability.
Why Real Estate Entity Structuring Matters
Whether you own a single rental property or manage a portfolio of commercial buildings, how you hold title to real estate impacts your taxes, liability exposure, and long-term flexibility. Without the right legal structure, you could face unnecessary risk, higher tax burdens, or costly transfer issues down the line.
At Wade Law Offices, we help California and Washington real estate owners form, structure, and manage entities like LLCs and partnerships to safeguard their assets and align with their overall estate and business plans.
How We Can Help
We guide you through every legal and strategic step of real estate entity formation.
Real Estate LLCs
Form LLCs to hold rental, investment, or commercial properties—offering asset protection and simplified management.
Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs)
Structure real estate ownership among family members for legacy planning, valuation discounts, and centralized control.
Holding Companies
Use parent entities to streamline management and insulate risk across multiple properties.
Title & Deed Transfers
Ensure proper legal transfer of property into the entity—aligned with local laws and financing terms.
Operating Agreements & Bylaws
Customize rules for ownership, control, and succession to reduce conflict and protect your investment.
Integrated Estate Planning
Align your entity structure with trusts, gifting strategies, and legacy goals for a seamless transition.
Why Clients Choose Wade Law Offices
Experienced. Strategic. Dual-state support.
- Deep experience with real estate entity planning in both CA & WA
- Legal strategies tailored to landlords, investors, and developers
- Integrated approach across estate, tax, and business planning
- Personalized guidance—from initial formation to long-term management
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I put rental property in an LLC?
Often, yes. An LLC can protect your personal assets from lawsuits related to the property. We’ll help determine if it’s right for you.
Will I lose tax benefits by using an entity?
Not necessarily. With the right structure, you can often maintain tax advantages while gaining liability protection.
Can I move existing property into an entity?
Yes, but it must be done carefully to avoid tax, title, or lender issues. We manage the transfer process for you.
Do I need a separate entity for each property?
In some cases, yes. Multiple LLCs can help isolate risk. We’ll recommend what makes sense for your portfolio.
How does this fit with estate planning?
Proper structuring allows real estate to transfer efficiently, avoid probate, and reduce estate tax exposure.
We’re Ready to Help
Protect your real estate investments—today and for generations to come. Contact Wade Law Offices for strategic legal guidance in California and Washington.