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Some Laws Don’t Apply to Your Small Business
It’s no secret that businesses have many rules and regulations they have to follow, especially when it comes to their employees. However, small businesses may not have to follow all of these rules depending on how many employees they have. For example: Discrimination Laws Some small businesses may be exempt from the ADEA, ADA,… Read More »
Protecting Your Digital Assets When Planning Your Estate
More and more we handle our personal business online. Recent studies show that some 40 percent of bank customers manage their accounts from a computer and another 26 percent use their mobile devices. While some of these accounts may be accessible to an estate administrator through traditional means, others may only be accessible through… Read More »
Five Documents All Businesses Need
While many start-up businesses have limited resources to work with, it is still a good idea to have a business planning attorney draft a few legal documents that can spare the business owner a lot of headaches and hefty expenses throughout their journey. While the list below isn’t an exhaustive list of documents a… Read More »
What Is an Executor and How Do I Choose One?
As you work to make plans for your estate using an estate plan or will, you’ll be making many decisions. While many are aware that you must decide how your assets will be divided, perhaps the most important decision you will make is choosing your estate’s executor, known as the personal representative in Florida… Read More »
Supreme Court Makes Unanimous Decision Regarding Copyrights
It only takes a few simple steps to apply for a copyright. To register the creative works of your business, you must submit an application form that has been completed and a copy of your work that you wish to register, along with the appropriate fees. This application can even be submitted online. But… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between an LLC and a PLLC?
Many of us have heard of the term LLC, or limited liability company. What you may not be as familiar with is the term PLLC, which is very similar to LLC, but stands for professional limited liability company. Both terms are a type of business formation, but the difference is the restrictions and requirements… Read More »
Snowbirds and Florida Taxes
For many people, it would appear that snowbirds lead the perfect life. During the winters they head south to avoid the cold temperatures and snow, then when the heat and humidity of Florida kick in, they travel back north and enjoy milder summers there. However, there are a few snags to living this lifestyle,… Read More »
Do I Really Need an Attorney To Create My Estate Plan?
You’ve decided you need to create an estate plan, but do you really need an attorney? After all, there are plenty of resources online that claim to be able to allow you to do it yourself, especially wills. However, that doesn’t mean they are a good idea. Would you be willing to try to… Read More »
What is the Deadline for Contesting a Will in Florida?
According to surveys completed by AARP, an astounding 60 percent or so of adults in the United States don’t have an estate plan or will in place. While most of us know that we need to have a will, we have a tendency to have the mindset of “I can do it later.” Waiting… Read More »
How Do You Plan Your Estate When Not All of Your Kids Are in the Family Business?
Having your own business can be great, but many business owners tend to put their focus on the day-to-day operations of their business rather than thinking about the long term. It is a common mistake not to think about your business at a time when you may no longer be a part of it…. Read More »
