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The “Son-In-law Problem”: Keeping Your Wealth Safe – And Out of Reach From Your Daughter’s Husband

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Asset Protection Attorney Let’s face it.   If you have adult children, now married or considering marriage, you are a little concerned that your daughter’s husband could someday inherit your hard earned wealth. (Or maybe it’s your son’s wife.) So, how do you protect your property,…

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Before the Wedding: 3 Legal Points Every Parent Should Know (Or Why a Prenuptial Agreement May Be A Smart Idea)

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Asset Protection Attorney Introduction The Big Announcement:  your daughter tells you she plans to marry Hank, a great guy. She is so excited – and in love!   The last thing you want to do is discuss “practical issues”.  But, at the right time, it will…

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Asset Protection In Florida, Part 4: Off-Shore Planning

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorney Click Here:  Off-Shore Planning Note: PowerPoint Presentation will appear in bottom task bar. Special Note The information on this blog is of a general nature and is not intended to answer any individual’s legal questions. Do not rely on information presented…

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Asset Protection In Florida, Part 3: The Asset Protection Ladder

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorney Click Here: Part 3: The Asset Protection Ladder  Note: PowerPoint Presentation will appear in bottom task bar. Special Note The information on this blog is of a general nature and is not intended to answer any individual’s legal questions. Do not rely…

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Asset Protection In Florida, Part 2: Tenancy By Entireties

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq.,  Miami Asset Protection Attorney Click Here:  Asset Protection in Florida – Part 2 – Tenancy By Entirety Note: PowerPoint Presentation will appear in bottom task bar. Also see our recent blog:  Tenancy By Entireties In Florida:  The Benefits – and 5 Traps Special Note The information…

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Asset Protection In Florida, Part 1: Homestead and Other Protected Assets

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq.,  Miami Asset Protection Attorney Click here:  Part 1 – Homestead and Other Protected Assets  Note: PowerPoint Presentation will appear in bottom task bar. Read More:  Florida Homestead – 3 Tricky Issues To Watch Special Note The information on this blog is of a general nature and…

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40%: The Big Tax Hit On Foreign Buyers

Real estate attorneys and professionals are without a doubt familiar with the FIRPTA withholding rules on U.S. property sales and rental income for foreign investors.   The technical term for such investors is “non-resident alien”; this is an investor who does not hold a green card and meets other requirements. Taxes…

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EIGHT KEY BENEFITS OF THE FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 By: Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Asset Protection Attorney The Family Limited Partnership, (the full legal name is family limited liability limited partnership (FLLLP) is designed to accomplish asset protection,  tax and non-tax goals. First, it provides protection from claims of creditors for the partnership assets. Creditors of a partner can…

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Nevis Island: A Safe and Secure Asset Protection Jurisdiction In Uncertain Times

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Asset Protection Attorney An increasingly popular off-shore asset protection jurisdiction is Nevis Island.  Nevis has enacted modern, strong trust and limited liability company (LLC ) laws exceptionally difficult to penetrate by any creditor. For example, to attack an interest in a Nevis Island LLC, a…

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The Spousal Lifetime Access Trust: A Strong Asset Protection Structure For The Family

By: Ruzy Behnejad Executive Summary In recent years, because of an increase in estate tax exemption amounts,  the legal field of estate planning has seen a significant trend towards the drafting of irrevocable Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (“SLAT”). These trusts are designed to preserve and pass on family wealth to…

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