What kind of attorney do you want to entrust with your estate planning, business legal concerns, or complicated international tax issues? With five decades of experience both as a law practitioner and in the academic world as a law professor at UMKC School of Law, I strive to deliver excellence in every matter I handle. There’s nothing I enjoy more than meeting clients and solving their problems in a cost-effective way.If you attended law school in the Kansas City area—chances are high that I taught one or more of your required courses, as over the last 50 years, I’ve taught at least 22 different courses, mostly on taxation of business owners of small to mid-sized companies and estate planning. I’ve also authored numerous books and articles on these subjects and am often asked to speak about or consult on cases where my expertise can be fully utilized. As an attorney with Hood Law Group, my areas of specialty with the firm are taxation and international tax planning, business law, and estate planning.International Tax AnswersIf you are struggling with international tax concerns and can’t seem to find answers or reliable advice—then I am happy to consult with you. I have taught international tax for twenty years. With even small businesses seizing opportunities in the global marketplace and more individuals working and conducting business abroad, I can assist business owners with understanding and minimizing international tax law implications. I am familiar with the ins-and-outs of the income tax compliance obligations of expatriates working abroad or retiring overseas as well as international estate planning issues that affect the expatriate community. How do business owners benefit from my legal experience?I often provide general legal counsel to business owners of small to mid-sized companies regarding their entity structure, employment and/or client contracts related to their business operations, tax planning and compliance, and general business counsel. Let me help you be proactive in sorting out your business affairs so that you can be free to focus on the aspects of your business that are important and fulfilling to you.From simple wills and trusts to complex multi-million dollar estates, I can assist clients with estate planning and more.Contact me at 816-561-5000 or by email ed@hoodlawgroupkc.com to see how I can help you.