G. Michael Yopp

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Delivering practical answers to complex problems

Companies and individuals rely upon Mike Yopp to guide them through the ever-changing landscape of state and federal taxation, estate planning and trust law, partnerships, limited liability companies and general business law. Mike’s clients can depend on him to provide practical solutions to seemingly intractable issues.

Mike’s Related Experience

Two healthcare companies and a university medical center develop inpatient rehab hospital

Represented Kindred Healthcare in its partnership with Tennova Healthcare and the University of Tennessee Medical Center to develop an inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

Premier Parks sells water and amusement parks to Six Flags

Represented Premier Parks, an operator of theme parks, amusement parks and multi-use venues across the United States and Canada, in its sale of five water and amusement park properties to Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.

A closely held business faces tax controversy

Represented a closely held business in appeals when the business received a notice of assessment of income tax and had the assessment completely vacated.

Family limited liability company created for next generation

Coordinated the creation of a family limited liability company for the trust to ensure that discounted assets would transfer to the next generation at a discounted value and be immune to attack under Section 2036 of the Code.

Jefferson County defaults on approximately $3.2 billion in pledged revenue bonds

Represented an appointed Indenture Trustee in connection with litigation that arose from Jefferson County, Alabama defaulting on approximately $3.2 billion in pledged revenue bonds.

Multinational manufacturing company establishes trusts, gifting program

Prepared multinational manufacturing company for an Initial Public Offering by establishing trusts and a gifting program, as well as using IGDTs, to achieve the company’s goals in a tax efficient manner.

Family business avoids tax issues by turning off grantor trust status

Turned off grantor trust status to avoid paying taxes on the estate and navigated related tax and trust law issues to achieve tax-free status for the business and investment assets.