Keep More of What You've Earned
Most people overpay on taxes because they don’t have the right legal strategy. Wilson Hand helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors legally minimize what they owe and protect what they’ve built.
Can you legally lower the tax bill on a home sale, a business sale, or a big asset sale? On this segment of the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we sit down with Richard Warren, Chief Operating Officer of Wilson Hand LLC, to talk about capital gains tax and the strategies most sellers never hear about until the sale has already closed.
Richard shares the idea behind his firm’s name, a line from federal Judge Learned Hand that there are two tax systems in America, one for the informed and one for the uninformed, and both are legal. He explains why many high-net-worth sellers end up paying far less than their tax bracket would suggest, and how his team works alongside your existing CPA rather than replacing them.
We only scratch the surface here, but it’s enough to make you rethink what you thought was unavoidable when it comes time to sell.
Richard Warren, Chief Operating Officer, Wilson Hand LLC
Stop Overpaying.
Start Keeping More.
The difference between a good tax year and a great one isn’t luck — it’s strategy. Wilson Hand Law Firm builds individually-tailored tax and legal plans that help high-income individuals and business owners reduce their tax burden, protect their assets, and plan smarter for the future.
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- Tax Mitigation & Tax Controversy — Legally reduce what you owe and protect yourself if the IRS comes knocking
- Estate Planning — Pass on more of your wealth to your family, not the government
- Asset Protection — Keep what you’ve saved safe from lawsuits, creditors, and risk
- Business Succession — Exit or transfer your business without a massive tax hit
- Mergers & Acquisitions — Structure deals the right way to minimize tax exposure
- Transnational Planning — Cross-border strategies that keep more money in your pocket
- Securities & Corporate Finance — Smart structuring for corporate financial matters
- Exempt Organizations — Formation and compliance for nonprofits and tax-exempt entities
Wilson Hand
Wilson Hand provides sophisticated, individually-tailored legal and tax planning services for business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-income individuals. Where most advisors offer off-the-shelf advice, Wilson Hand builds custom strategies — designed around your specific situation, goals, and the wealth you’ve worked hard to create.
From reducing tax exposure and protecting assets to planning business succession and navigating cross-border transactions, the firm handles the full spectrum of complex legal and financial planning. Team Lally is proud to have Wilson Hand as a trusted resource for our clients.
Key Services from Wilson Hand
Capital Gains & 1031 Exchanges
Selling a Hawaii investment property? A 1031 exchange lets you defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into a like-kind property. Wilson Hand structures these transactions correctly so you keep more of your equity working for you.
Estate Planning & Property Transfer
Pass real estate to your family with minimal tax burden. Wilson Hand designs estate plans that preserve your property’s value across generations — so your heirs inherit wealth, not a tax problem.
Business Succession & Real Estate
Own a business tied to real estate? Wilson Hand plans the transfer or continuation of your business and properties together — minimizing taxes at every step of the transition.
HARPTA / FIRPTA Compliance
Hawaii’s HARPTA and federal FIRPTA rules require tax withholding on certain property sales. Wilson Hand navigates these requirements and helps sellers minimize or recover withheld amounts.
Rental Property Tax Strategy
Maximize deductions, depreciation, and write-offs on your Oahu investment properties. Wilson Hand builds a custom tax plan around your rental portfolio so you keep more of what your properties earn.
Asset Protection for Property Owners
Shield your properties from lawsuits, creditors, and liability. The right legal structure means your real estate portfolio is protected no matter what comes your way.
LLC & Entity Structuring
Holding real estate in the right legal entity reduces taxes and protects your assets. Wilson Hand helps you structure LLCs and other entities correctly from the start — or restructure what you already have.
Tax Controversy & IRS Issues
Facing an audit, back taxes, or an IRS dispute related to real estate? Wilson Hand provides expert legal representation to resolve issues and protect your financial position.