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Florida Foreign LLCs and the Foreign Qualification process
Owners of foreign limited liability companies (LLC) looking to expand into Florida may be able to do so without having to form a new local entity. Similar to other states, the Florida Revised LLC Act (“Act”) requires that foreign or out-of-state LLCs seeking to...

Terminating a Florida Living Trust after Administration – 4 Important Steps
Living trusts are popular estate and legacy planning tools in Florida for probate avoidance. However, when the grantor, which is the person who initially creates a living trust, dies, the trust does not automatically dissolve. In fact, at that point, the trust becomes...

Quit Claim Deeds in Florida – A Precautionary List
Quit claim deeds in Florida are easily the most commonly used transfer deeds in real estate property. They do not require formal title reviews, which essentially means ownership of the property may be changed without a formal verification of the transferor, the...

Trademark Protection and Social Media: 3 Important Considerations for Small Business Owners
Social media has become one of the main forms of promotion and advertising for small businesses throughout the world. But few owners pause to consider the legal ramifications of posting online without first understanding the importance of trademark protection and the...

Will my estate go through probate court in Florida?
Costs associated with the probate administration process can add up quickly. So, it’s not surprising that so many people create their estate plans with probate avoidance in mind. One of the most common questions received from individuals in the planning stages is...

Estate Planning for Small Business Owners
For small business owners, estate planning options seem insurmountably complicated. If you find yourself trying to navigate the intricacies of balancing your personal estate planning goals with that of your business, then you’re surely not alone! Seeking the guidance...

Forming a Florida Limited Liability Company: a Checklist
Getting any business off the ground involves strategy surrounding what type of business formation you choose to undertake. The chosen business type depends on the unique goals and objectives of the business in question. Many businesses choose to set up a Limited...

Florida Homestead Exemption Application Deadline
Attention new Florida homeowners! If you’ve recently purchased a home and have yet to apply for your Florida Homestead Tax Exemption, the deadline to submit your application to the Property Appraiser’s office is March 1. Important Florida Homestead Exemption FAQs...

Common Closing Costs in Florida for Buyers
There’s no question that when purchasing real property, buyers are determined to keep costs as low as possible. This makes knowing the title insurance costs for which the buyer is responsible very important. In Florida, the buyer’s title insurance closing costs...

Estate Planning for Divorced & Remarried Couples
Whether you are a young couple with plans to start a family or an individual approaching retirement age, estate planning is a critical factor to maximize your quality of life for yourself and your loved ones. In part two of ASR Law Firm's free webinar series on Estate...