Recent News
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.
What’s Missing In Your LLC’s Operating Agreement? Do You Need an Operating Agreement?
This is the first in a series of business law articles that will discuss overlooked topics that many LLC operating agreements do not include or, if included, do not clearly explain the topic. These omissions can lead to disputes among members, confusion about what...
Here Comes Santa Claus’ Estate Plan
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...
What’s So Important About a Shareholder Agreement and Should You Have One?
A Shareholder Agreement is important if you own shares of a corporation (also called “stock”) along with one or more other owners of shares (called “shareholders”). If the shares of stock you own are shares of a publicly-traded company, you can sell those shares as...
Here’s What To Consider Before Granting An Easement
If another party asks you to grant an easement, know that granting an easement is literally transferring ownership or control of a portion of your land. An easement is the right of a person or legal entity to use the property of another person or legal entity for a...
“Sweetheart Estate Planning” – Separate Trusts or a Joint Trust?
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 couple...
Beyond Wills: The Modern Approach to Estate Planning in Florida
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 designations have...