Rush Graduates from Elite Trusts and Estates Program
Farr Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney Fletcher H. Rush graduated from Class II of the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
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Do You Pay Tax on an Inheritance?
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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Forrest J. Bass Receives AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
Farr Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney Forrest J. Bass received the AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Bass is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates attorney.
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Real Estate Practice Receives Awards from The Fund
The Fund recognized Farr Law Firm with the Top Contributor award for Circuit 20. The firm received additional awards from The Fund including 2016 Top Contributor Circle and 2016 President’s Circle.
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Holmes Announced as SWFL VenturePitch Judge
Farr Law Firm President, David A. Holmes announced as a judge by Tamiami Angel Funds for its first-quarter VenturePitch in Punta Gorda. Entrepreneurs will compete for up to $50,000 in equity investments at a Shark Tank-style event.
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Florida’s Whistleblower Laws Are an Exception to At-Will Employment
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.
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Naming Your Trust as Your Retirement Plan Beneficiary
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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George T. Williamson Named a Farr Law Firm Shareholder
Farr Law Firm welcomes George T. Williamson as a newly elected shareholder to its Board. Williamson joined the firm in 2010 and focuses his practice on mass tort litigation and personal injury law.
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U.S. Estate Taxes and Non-U.S. Citizens: What You Need to Know
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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The Importance of a Legal Description in Real Estate Contracts
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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