by Howard C. Stross | Sep 18, 2023 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration
When it comes to estate planning in Florida, it’s essential to recognize that the strategies of the past might not provide the protection your estate needs in today’s complex world. While traditional estate planning tools like wills and beneficiary... 
by Howard C. Stross | Jan 30, 2023 | Business Law, Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning, LLC, Small Business
The limited liability company (LLC) is a popular business structure that offers liability protection and avoidance of double taxation. Trusts are popular asset transfer vehicles that allow you to avoid probate and some trusts act as asset protective devices. By... 
by Howard C. Stross | Dec 29, 2022 | Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration
An estate plan will benefit your unique situation and address your specific concerns. When reviewing your situation, remember the situations below, any of which is reason alone to create or update your estate plan: You have or plan to have minor children. What is your... 
by Howard C. Stross | Oct 5, 2022 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning
How well do your children and grandchildren get along with each other? Do they seem to have friendly differences or do they argue at every family gathering? If you notice family members don’t get along well, your heirs may argue and fight over your estate when you... 
by Howard C. Stross | Mar 11, 2022 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning
If you like to read footnotes to support what is stated in a blog post, you will not find any in this article. What you will find in this post are the questions to ask yourself to see if there is a good chance your beneficiaries will argue and fight over money when a... 
by Howard C. Stross | Jan 5, 2022 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate
Family dynamics can change drastically when a parent passes away. If a surviving spouse remarries, the question of what happens to the family home can make the dynamic among the children and the new spouse complicated. As a part of the estate plan, setting up a trust...
