by Howard C. Stross | Aug 22, 2025 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, LLC, Real Estate, Small Business
The primary principal to remember in a discussion that compares the uses of a Florida land trust compared to a Florida LLC is that each serves different purposes. A land trust is about privacy, probate avoidance, and ease of beneficial ownership transfer. An LLC is... 
by Howard C. Stross | Jun 9, 2025 | Business Law, Business Succession Planning, LLC, Small Business
This article is part of our ongoing series on overlooked but essential elements of a limited liability company (LLC) operating agreement. When forming an LLC, many business owners fall into one of two categories: They do not create an operating agreement at all, or... 
by Howard C. Stross | May 5, 2025 | Asset Protection, Real Estate, Real Estate Closings
This article focuses on The Florida Constitution, and how it provides security to millions of people that own their primary residence, their Homestead, in Florida. May 1, 2025, was Law Day in the United States. Law Day reminds us that many of our shared values are... 
by Howard C. Stross | Apr 23, 2025 | Business Law, Buying and Selling a Business, Small Business
In a public corporation, shareholders can sell company stock at the current market price at any time. However, selling shares in a privately-held corporation is more complicated because the shares cannot be sold to the general public. Typically, shareholder agreements... 
by Howard C. Stross | Apr 7, 2025 | Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate
For commercial real estate, one critical aspect that often comes into play following natural disasters, such as hurricanes or floods, is the Substantial Damage rule. This rule, coupled with density regulations, often negatively impacts how commercial buildings are...
