Article Courtesy of LAW 360 By Nick Vargo and Greg Demers Published April 4, 2021 Typically, the most important, and largest, purchase in a person’s life is their home. Due to negligence in the construction industry, many homes are built …
Article Courtesy of Channel 4 JAX News By Christine Sexton Published March 21, 2021 TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to privacy concerns, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will issue emergency rules this week that prevent businesses from requiring customers to …
Don’t assume your estate will automatically go to your spouse when you die. If you don’t have an estate plan, your spouse may have to share your estate with other family members. If you die without an estate plan, the …
Many apartments and hotels have rules that prohibit smoking inside the rooms. This may also be the case with many condo associations as well. This can be a hassle for the people living in these condos. Florida law requires many …
President Biden’s administration will usher in, two possibilities are that it will propose lowering the estate tax exemption and eliminating the stepped-up basis on death. The first would affect only multi-millionaires, but the second could have an impact on more modest …
You love your condo. It is a place of comfort and refuge. One of the great things about living in a condominium is the many services that are provided to you. If you are part of an association of condo …
Article Courtesy of The National Law Review By Allen N. Trask and Amy H. Wooten Published February 21, 2021 Residents of planned communities often must obtain approval prior to making any modifications to their homes and lots. Through their declaration …
Article Courtesy of The Tampa Bay Times By Jim Saunders Published February 23, 2021 Longtime state utility regulator Julie Brown was named Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis to become secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, continuing …
By Bakalar & Asociates, PA Many financial planners have been ill advised regarding the modern benefits of Irrevocable Trusts. Traditional Irrevocable Trusts pose several historical problems which include: 1. Requirement for a new EIN number from the IRS for income …
By Bakalar & Associates, PA We cannot overemphasize the importance of properly “funding” your Trust. Your Trust can only control the assets you put into it. You may have a great Trust, but until you “fund” it (transfer your …