Edwin T. Hood has five decades of experience both as a law practitioner and in the academic world as a law professor at UMKC School of Law, Ed Hood strives to deliver excellence in every matter he handles.  There’s nothing he enjoys 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 Ed taught one or more of your required courses, as over the last 50 years, he’s taught at least 22 different courses, mostly on taxation of business owners of small to mid-sized companies and estate planning.  Ed’s also authored numerous books and articles on these subjects and is often asked to speak about or consult on cases where his expertise can be fully utilized.

As an attorney with Hood Law Group, Ed’s areas of specialty with the firm are taxation and international tax planning, business law, and estate planning.

International Tax Answers

If you are struggling with international tax concerns and can’t seem to find answers or reliable advice—then he is happy to consult with you.   Ed Hood has taught international tax for twenty years.  With even small businesses seizing opportunities in the global marketplace and more individuals working and conducting business abroad, he can assist business owners with understanding and minimizing international tax law implications. He is 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 Ed’s legal experience?

He often provides 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 Ed 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, he can assist clients with estate planning and more.

Send us a message below or you can reach Ed directly at Ed@hoodlawgroupkc.com.