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Trust Protector versus Trustee – An Explanation
Trust Protector versus Trustee – An ExplanationAlthough once an uncertainty, Florida law now clearly allows for the inclusion of a Trust Protector by a grantor of a trust. A Florida Trust Protector is a specifically named individual (or entity) identified in a trust...
Florida Commercial Real Estate Closing Checklist
Florida Commercial Real Estate Closing ChecklistThe purchase or sale of commercial real estate property can be somewhat overwhelming for the average small business owner. Knowing the general steps involved can help make alleviate much of the stress that accompanies...
Policing & Protecting your Trademark
Policing & Protecting your TrademarkAlthough it’s an indispensable step to protecting your brand, successfully registering your trademark with the United State Patent and Trademark Office (”USPTO”) does not end the process of protecting your trademark. In fact, many...
Dissolution of a Florida Limited Liability Company Checklist
Dissolution of a Florida Limited Liability Company ChecklistThe process to wrap up a Florida Limited Liability Company (LLC) can often times be more complicated than the steps taken to create it. When an owner of a Florida LLC determines, either voluntarily or...
Yearly Estate Planning Audit
Yearly Estate Planning AuditKicking off a new year right involves more than just resolutions to get in shape and joining book clubs. One of the most important tasks we should tackle at the beginning of each year is to make sure that our estate plans are completed,...
For Sale by Owner Closing: 5 Suggestions to Maximize the Advantage of Selling your Home Solo
For Sale by Owner Closing: 5 Suggestions to Maximize the Advantage of Selling your Home SoloSelling your home without a licensed realtor may seem like a great idea to save money. After all, having that extra 5-6% of the sale price can go a long way! But attempting a...
What happens to an LLC in Florida when a member dies?
What happens to an LLC in Florida when a member dies?In Florida, owners of a Limited Liability Company are known as “members”. The identity of these members is undoubtedly the most important factor in determining the culture and success of any given company. For this...
ALTA Survey: When are they really needed in Florida?
ALTA Survey: When are they really needed in Florida?When purchasing or refinancing real estate, having a properly conducted survey is imperative. But not all land surveys are created equally. A customary boundary survey that determines the property lines is typically...
Florida Foreign LLCs and the Foreign Qualification process
Florida Foreign LLCs and the Foreign Qualification processOwners 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”)...
Terminating a Florida Living Trust after Administration – 4 Important Steps
Terminating a Florida Living Trust after Administration – 4 Important StepsLiving 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...