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What Are Your Long-Term Care Plans?
Many of us know that long-term care is expensive. It’s not uncommon for families to have to pay upwards of $100,000 or more per year for the care of one elderly relative. The cost goes up if there is more than one. Most people can’t afford to spend that much money in one year…. Read More »
Considerations When Planning Your New Business
When a person is starting a new business, it can be exciting but very stressful at the same time. While some entrepreneurs begin a business without taking into consideration all the possible legal implications, having proper legal guidance while planning your new business could be one of the best investments you ever make. If… Read More »
Why Does an LLC Need an Operating Agreement?
Having an LLC operating agreement could be one of the most important documents that you create for your company. Although it isn’t legally required, it is very beneficial to have such an agreement. An operating agreement is like a prenuptial agreement for your business, and it’s never too late to create one. What Does… Read More »
Do You Have an Asset Protection Plan in Place?
People in Florida work hard to earn the things that they have. If you own significant assets or property, it is important that you be sure to protect them from a potential lawsuit or creditors. Many people have worked with an attorney to initiate an asset protection plan, but if you don’t have one,… Read More »
How Changes to the Kiddie Tax May Affect You
Not all children make a significant amount of money from an outside job, however, some kids are lucky enough to receive a fair amount of spending money from their family. If your minor child receives an allowance or monetary gifts from their grandparents, you may need to know about the Kiddie Tax. Under the… Read More »
Which Assets are Protected from Creditors Under Florida Law?
One of the goals of an estate planning attorney is to make sure his clients’ assets are protected. And, to be sure, one of the most important assets a person has is their retirement account. Unfortunately, these accounts are often the target of creditors, but luckily, many types of retirement accounts are protected by… Read More »
What You Need to Know About a Family Limited Partnership
A family limited partnership or FLP is controlled by members of the family, and like other types of limited partnerships, an FLP has two types of partners: general and limited. General partners control investment decisions and control management. They also bear 100 percent of the partnership’s liability (although an FLP can make an election… Read More »
What Thursday’s Supreme Court Ruling Could Mean for Businesses
It’s not a secret that more and more Americans have done their shopping online over the past few years. There’s the convenience of buying from home, plus lower prices in many cases. These lower prices have been due to the fact that e-commerce sales are often tax-free. After a recent Supreme Court ruling, that… Read More »
Does Florida Have Estate Tax?
One of the most important aspects of planning your estate is tax minimization. You want to minimize any estate tax, or inheritance tax, that will need to be paid. No one has a patriotic duty to pay more taxes than is required, so why wouldn’t you do your best to minimize your estate tax?… Read More »
How a Business Formation Attorney Can Benefit Your New Business
Starting a new business venture can be intimidating and scary. There are a variety of things to consider including the name of your business, what type of business you need to start, marketing, staffing, and so much more. While hiring an attorney may not be the first thing on your mind, you might want… Read More »
