Family Office &

Fractional General Counsel

Outside General Counsel for Creators and Founder-Led Businesses

When your business (and your life) becomes more complex with multiple entities, growing deal flow, IP assets, investments, advisors, and family considerations, you don’t just need “a lawyer for contracts.” You need a legal quarterback who understands the full picture and can help you make smart, coordinated decisions.

Legacy Arts Law provides Fractional General Counsel / Family Office Counsel for creators, founders, and family enterprises—especially where intellectual property, personal brand value, royalties, media, and closely held businesses are central to the balance sheet.

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What a Fractional / Family Office Counsel Looks Like:

Having an attorney on retainer for:

  • Review and negotiate key contracts before they become problems

  • Coordinate with your CPA, wealth manager, business manager, trustee, and other advisors

  • Maintain alignment across entities, IP ownership, estate planning, and deal terms

  • Build repeatable legal operations (templates, workflows, approval processes)

  • Spot issues early—so you’re not paying emergency rates for preventable disputes

This service is a fit if you’re:

  • A creator, executive, or entrepreneur whose wealth is tied to IP, royalties, brand deals, equity, or media projects

  • A founder with multiple entities (HoldCo/OpCo, LLCs, trusts) who needs coordinated legal oversight

  • A family enterprise navigating succession, governance, ownership transfers, or multi-generational planning

  • A family office (formal or “virtual”) that needs a trusted legal point person to coordinate moving parts

Core Areas We Support

Entity structure and governance

  • Holding company / operating company strategy

  • Entity charts, governance documents, intercompany agreements

  • Succession and continuity planning for closely held businesses

Contract and deal oversight

  • Brand deals, sponsorships, influencer/creator agreements

  • IP licenses, option/purchase agreements, producer agreements

  • Vendor, partnership, and service agreements

  • Deal “issue-spotting” and negotiation strategy

IP and brand protection

  • Ownership cleanup and chain-of-title support

  • Trademark/copyright strategy coordination

  • Licensing structures for IP held in trusts or holding companies

  • Royalty continuity planning and long-term exploitation strategy

Estate planning and wealth management coordination

  • Estate planning strategy for founders, creators, and family enterprises

  • Trust funding and alignment across entities and IP assets

  • Charitable planning coordination (as appropriate)

  • Advisor coordination with CPAs, wealth managers, trustees, and fiduciaries

3 Ways to Work Together

If you’re exploring fractional general counsel or family office counsel support, the best first step is a short scoping conversation to determine which option fits:

  • Legal Audit (one-time roadmap)

  • Fractional GC Pilot (ongoing retainer)

  • IP + Legacy Planning (signature program)

Contact us to inquire about availability and next steps..

  • A structured review to identify legal risks and create a clear action plan.

    Ideal for: clients who have grown fast, have multiple entities or IP assets, or are preparing for a transaction, partnership, or succession step.

    Often includes:

    • Entity and ownership review (including HoldCo/OpCo alignment)

    • High-level contract risk scan and recurring issues

    • IP ownership check (who owns what, and where it should live)

    • Estate plan alignment review (to ensure assets match the plan)

    • Written findings + prioritized recommendations

    Deliverable: a practical roadmap you can execute with your team.

  • Ongoing counsel with defined scope, built for responsiveness and consistency.

    Ideal for: founders, creators, and family enterprises with active deal flow who want predictable access to counsel.

    Typically includes:

    • Ongoing contract review and negotiation support

    • Monthly (or biweekly) legal strategy call

    • Coordination with business manager/CPA/wealth team

    • Proactive issue-spotting and workflow development

    • Priority response times within agreed parameters

    Structure: monthly retainer with a set number of hours, with add-on hourly/flat-fee options for larger projects.

  • A focused program for clients whose wealth is tied to intellectual property, royalties, and personal brand value.

    Ideal for: authors, screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, founders with valuable content libraries, and families stewarding creative assets.

    Common objectives:

    • Clean IP ownership and clarify chain-of-title

    • Align IP with estate plan and succession strategy

    • Build licensing and enforcement structures

    • Ensure continuity of royalties and exploitation rights

    • Reduce friction across heirs, entities, and fiduciaries

    Outcome: a durable legal foundation that supports both growth and long-term legacy.

Work With Us

  • We define the client clearly in writing for each matter—often an entity (HoldCo/OpCo/family office LLC) and, when appropriate, separate engagements for individual estate planning or trustee/trust matters.

  • Yes. Many clients hire us specifically to quarterback across the advisory team and ensure legal alignment.

  • We typically begin with a 3–6 month pilot retainer tailored to deal flow and complexity, with options for add-ons and project pricing when needed.

  • Yes—especially founder-led businesses and family enterprises where IP or brand value is a meaningful asset class.

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