@Wayne Brooks This was setup and taking care of by my in-laws with a Probate Services / Estate Planners. 

Should we consult a designer, architect or space planner or??  

I spoke to an asset protection planner (part of an asset protection company that has attorney's and CPA's) and I got completely confused about how to set up a business entity for asset protection.

I suggest that you find a financial planner who has taxation as a sub speciality.

Based from experience, one inspector/planner could have a different opinion from the other, if they allow you to switch, you could probably do that.

I think most cities have something like this- but you can go to city hall without an appointment and discuss your project, or any part of it, with a planner, and they will go over code, the permitting process, inspection process, provide you with simple documentation that will help you understand how to meet code, etc.

You can get a loan broker, insurance, of financial planner licenses.

Ours was near the plaza and we loved it...You can call your city planner and ask them about the rules.

Just like those smart, traditional financial planners teach us to do.Then again… what about all those infomercials I saw on TV?

Needless to say, I am a planner and a great pursuer of knowledge - paralysis by analysis anyone?