by Howard C. Stross | Oct 2, 2025 | Asset Protection, Business Law, LLC, Real Estate, Small Business
Real‑World Examples, Pitfalls, and A Decision Map For Florida Land Owners Theory and principals of law are essential, but the devil is in the property ownership and use details. Below discusses when to use a Florida land trust, an LLC, or both—and how to avoid common... 
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 | 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 | Mar 19, 2025 | Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, LLC
What is a Self-Directed IRA LLC? A Self-Directed IRA LLC, sometimes referred to as a “Checkbook Control IRA” or “IRA LLC”, allows investors to directly manage their IRA investments through an LLC. What are the steps to establish an IRA LLC? Set Up a... 
by Howard C. Stross | Feb 12, 2025 | Asset Protection, Business Law, Business Succession Planning, LLC, Small Business
When setting up an LLC, many business owners overlook key parts of their operating agreement. The LLC Operating Agreement is a document that serves as the foundation of your LLC’s internal operations, yet common gaps can leave you vulnerable to legal disputes and...
