The tax reform bill introduced by congressional Republicans as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. Versions of what would become the Act passed through Congress on a mostly party-line vote with only 51 Senators voting in favor of the […]
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In medieval England, the process of officially proving a last will and testament was called “probate,” a term derived from the Latin verb for examining or proving something. Courts in Florida still use this medieval term.
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What happens if you die without a will? Florida, like most states, has an intestacy law that describe where your property will go if you die with no will.
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Attorney Forrest J. Bass addresses the taxation of inheritances and how a number of factors are involved including the size of the estate, the type of assets comprising the estate and the timing of distributions.
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Florida has two whistleblower laws. One governs private-sector employees, while the other protects public-sector employees. The laws require all parties to follow specific steps to protect their rights.
Read more »Issues to contemplate and tax considerations when naming your trust as a beneficiary for retirement benefits. Your attorney can help you correctly name the beneficiaries to meet your objectives.
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U.S. estate taxes and gift taxes can impact Canadian citizens or any other foreign citizen upon their passing when holding U.S. situs assets.
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Why real estate contracts should use a complete legal description of the property to be conveyed matching some or all of the property owned by the seller.
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Have you wondered if a trust might be a good fit for you? Attorney Fletcher H. Rush discusses the differences between a last will and testament and a revocable living trust.
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Title insurance is an important aspect of a real estate transaction. Attorney Roger H. Miller III discusses the basics of title insurance and why it is recommended.
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