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Incorporating Cryptocurrency into Your Estate Plan
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Incorporating Cryptocurrency into Your Estate Plan By: Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold As cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity, it has become an increasingly important asset class for investors. However, many people overlook the complexities involved in incorporating digital assets into their estate plans. Unlike traditional assets, cryptocurrency presents unique challenges and considerations. Here’s a guide…

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Big Mistake: Naming A Minor A Beneficiary
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By Phil Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney Naming a minor child as a beneficiary of a will, life insurance policy, IRA, 401K, bank account or any other source of fund is almost always a substantial mistake for four reasons: Much Better Options For more information about protecting funds for your minor children, contact an attorney at…

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Understanding Step-Up in Basis
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A Crucial Tool for Estate Planning By: Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Miami Estate Planning Attorney Step-up in basis is a tax provision in the United States that can significantly benefit those who inherit assets. By resetting the value of an inherited asset to its fair market value at the time of the decedent’s death, this…

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12 Point Wealth Protection Checklist For 2024
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12 Point Wealth Protection Checklist For 2024 By: Phil Rarick & Jacqueline Bowden Gold, Estate & Business Law Attorneys Note: Rarick & Bowden Gold’s mission is helping all families protect their hard-earned wealth regardless of size – we provide basic estate planning for families with modest savings and advanced planning for those with substantial wealth.…

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File Your 2025 Annual Report – But Watch For These 3 Scams
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By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Lakes and Weston Estate Planning Attorney Its a New Year and time to file your 2025 Annual Report if you own a Florida LLC (limited liability company), corporation, or partnership. The deadline is May 1, 2025. The state will charge you a $400 late fee if you miss this…

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BOI Reporting: The Corporate Transparency Act May Impact You
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By Jacqueline Bowden Gold, Esq. If you have a LLC, corporation or partnership this article summarizes critical information about the new Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), that took effect on January 1, 2024. The new law requires persons with such interests to file a report with the federal government and imposes significant penalties for failure to…

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Asset Protection Checklist For Married Professionals
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Asset Protection Checklist For Married Professionals By Phil Rarick, Esq., and Jacqueline Bowden Gold, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorneys If you have creditor threat, do you know what assets are easily exposed to creditors? Do you know what assets are already protected by Florida law? Take this three minute survey for a quick assessment. 1.…

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Asset Protection Checklist For Single Professionals
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Asset Protection Checklist For Single Professionals By Phil Rarick, Esq. & Jacqueline Bowden Gold, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorneys Florida has good laws to protect your business, real estate investments, and equity investments. Are you taking advantage of these laws? Take this three-minute survey for a quick assessment. 1. Is your Florida homestead titled only…

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Beware of Florida Trust 6-Month Statute of Limitations
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By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney and Hannah S. Rarick, J.D. Candidate Florida’s short 6-month statute of limitations on a trust accounting can be a sand trap for the qualified beneficiary of a Florida trust. Here are some quick tips based upon our years of experience as Miami Trust attorneys. Statutory Language It is…

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Contract Review: Does Covid-19 Excuse Performance?
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by: Phillip B. Rarick, Esq. We have been helping small business owners survive and thrive – in good times and bad – for over 25 years. Here is how we may be able to help you in this current challenging business environment. 1. Contract Review and Force Majeure. A Force Majeure clause is a standard…

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