Florida Trust & Probate Attorneys Blog

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Trust Attorney Summary: The following Alert discusses the Florida real estate form DR-430 required to be filed upon the cumulative transfer or control of more than 50% of the legal entity that owned the property, or transfer of more than 50% of ownership interest. Notice of Change of Ownership…

By Phillip B. Rarick This summer my family had the opportunity to travel to France. It was a busy trip, and we saw many spectacular works of art and architecture by past generations of artists. The most special trip was our visit Normandy, where a generation of Americans representing the diversity of this country, challenged…

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, and make sure it goes…

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 be important to discuss “practical…

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 herein to address your individual…

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 on information presented herein…

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 on this blog is…

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 is not intended to…

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Asset Protection Attorney On occasion, I am invited to speak to small business groups regarding tips on how best to protect your business and investments from rogue lawsuits – or any lawsuit. Those who have heard my presentation know about the basketball that I bring to each presentation. I coached…

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Asset Protection Attorney If you filed your annual report for your Florida corporate entities by May 1 this reminder is not for you. Read no further. However, if you did not file by May 1, and pay the annual registration fee for your corporate entity, you should know that all…