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How Do I Choose a Trustee? By Phil Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney, and Jasmine Benitez, Legal Assistant Choosing a trustee is one of the most important decisions you will make when creating a trust.   A trust is simply legally binding instructions, and you must be confident that your trustee will follow these instructions exactly and…

How to Avoid Probate and Protect Your Boat in Florida: Best Legal Strategies By Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Broward Estate Planning Attorney Owning a boat in Florida is a dream for many, but when it comes to estate planning, failing to properly title or protect your boat can lead to probate delays and legal issues. If…

Does a Florida Land Trust Provide Asset Protection? By Phil Rarick, Weston Trust Attorney, and Jasmine Benitez, Legal Assistant Many real estate investors wrongly believe that a Florida Land Trust can offer asset protection. While this type of trust is known for providing privacy and simplifying estate planning, they do not provide comprehensive protection from…

Why Florida Residents Should Use Wyoming LLC with Caution By: Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Miami Business Law Attorney – When forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC), many business owners are drawn to states like Wyoming due to its strong asset protection laws, privacy advantages, and business-friendly tax structure. However, for Florida residents who operate businesses…

2024 Property Tax Appeal Deadline: Read the Small Print! By: Phil Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney You will miss this deadline if you do not read carefully – and you may need a magnifying glass to find it. Around the last weeks of August, you should have received in the mail a “Notice of Proposed Property…

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…

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…

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…

by: Phillip B. Rarick, Esq. Here is the good news/bad news I received from my bank today regarding my Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application: The good news: your application has been approved; the bad: the SBA is out of money and you must wait for Congress to refund the program! Although I have heard of…

Select link below to view PDF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FROM DON LEWIS TO CAROLE BASKIN dated November 21, 1996