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Blog articles from the attorneys at Stross Law Firm, P.A. with topics related to estate planning, business law, real estate, probate and trust administration.
Delaware Rulings Could Impact Florida Noncompete Agreements
Delaware Supreme Court Issues Two Significant Decisions on Noncompetition Covenants and Their Influence on Florida businesses Businesses operating in Florida continue to navigate a shifting national landscape surrounding noncompetition agreements. Although Florida law...
Fifth Circuit Expands Self‑Employment Tax Break for Limited Partners: Why Real Estate Investors Should Care
A recent federal appeals court decision may offer meaningful tax benefits to real estate investors who hold interests in limited partnerships. In Sirius Solutions, LLLP v. Commissioner (5th Cir. 2026), the Fifth Circuit ruled that the self‑employment tax exception for...
Do You Really Need Separate Consideration for a Right of First Refusal? Not Always.
Every now and then, a Florida case comes along that quietly clears up a point people argue about way more than they should. This one involves a right of first refusal - something we see all the time in real estate deals - and whether it needs its own separate...
When To Use A Florida Land Trust, An LLC, Or Both
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...
How to Implement a Florida land trust and a Florida LLC — a practical guide to the basics
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...
Florida Land Trust vs LLC: Privacy and Asset Protection Explained
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...