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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.
Asset Protection for Entrepreneurs
Going into business for yourself for many Americans is a lifelong dream, although it is not without risk. From investing in goods and services and hiring employees to simply carrying out the daily tasks related to your business, each step has risks. This is especially...
When is Florida’s Documentary Stamp Tax Due in a Business Sale?
There was a time, not too long ago, when you could buy a business that included real estate, and documentary stamp transfer tax (“Doc Stamp Tax”) did not have to be paid. Why? Because ownership of the real estate did not change, i.e. the limited liability company or...
What is the Effect of Longevity on Estate and Retirement Planning?
Increasing Longevity and Its Effect on Estate Planning and Retirement Planning In the 1970s, Logan’s Run debuted; it was a movie showing a solution to a society’s problems with overcrowding was to end each person’s life at 30 years of age. Not only is this world not...
Buying or Selling a Business: How Long Will It Take to Close?
Once a business sale contract is signed, a buyer or seller may ask how long it will take to close the deal. Howard Stross discusses what can affect a closing date when buying or selling a business. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ITJNJz_Xd-o The timing for closing on a...
An Update for Our Clients Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Stross Law Firm, P. A. will remain accessible to you while we are all witnessing the impact of the Coronavirus on our public health. Stross Law Firm is functional. Throughout the challenging time ahead, we will continue to function, although it may be in a different...
What You Should Know About The SECURE Act and Retirement Accounts
The SECURE Act, which changes the law applicable to retirement accounts, became effective on January 1, 2020. The SECURE Act increases the age for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts from 70 ½ to 72 years of age (for those born on July, 1, 1949, or...