by Howard C. Stross | Sep 19, 2025 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, LLC, Real Estate, Small Business
Choosing the structure is half the battle. Building it correctly—and aligning the moving parts— is where a real estate attorney provides the most value. This is a basic guide. Here is a practical, step‑by‑step guide to implementing a Florida land trust or an LLC, or a... 
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 | Dec 24, 2024 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning
If Santa and Mrs. Claus were U.S. citizens, how would they create an estate plan? Although they may be great clients, their estate plans might include the pieces mentioned below. Estate Tax Concerns. In 2025, the federal estate tax exemption will increase to... 
by Howard C. Stross | Feb 14, 2024 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Trust Administration
What is Sweetheart Estate Planning? Most married couples today need not plan for the payment of federal estate taxes. For 2024, federal estate tax is only imposed on a deceased person’s estate if its value exceeds $13,610,000. With proper planning, a married... 
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 | Aug 31, 2023 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Trust Administration
When was the last time you reviewed your estate plan? Reviewing your estate plan regularly (as often as every two years) is important to be sure your wishes are followed. You must keep your beneficiary designations of your estate plan up to date. If you die and the...
