Did you know that you can act like a bank and loan money from your personal accounts, including retirement accounts, to people and companies looking to borrow money? We represent many clients who make these "hard money" loans secured by real estate mortgages.The...
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Deferring Income Tax on Sale of Investment Real Property
If you are selling appreciated business on an investment/real property, IRC Section 1031 allows you to postpone paying income tax on the gain if you reinvest the proceeds in similar property.Section 1031 exchanges are generally available to individuals, corporations,...
Recovering Expenses in Probate Cases
It is quite common for a person named as a personal representative in a probate estate to incur certain costs and expenses related to the decedent and the decedent's estate prior to being officially appointed as the personal representative of the estate. Such costs...
Three Traits of A Successful Attorney-Client Relationship
Imagine not being sure that your lawyer will provide what is promised. Imagine not knowing where in the legal process you are, or what should be done next. Imagine hiring counsel that you did not feel completely comfortable or open with.Through mutual trust, clarity,...
What kind of entity formation is right for my start-up business?
Up and down Highway 1 and the A1A along the Space Coast, we've all seen businesses with a variety of legal entities attached to the sign; Smith & Sons, Inc., Johnson & Jones, P.A., Wilson Law, PLLC and Anderson Manufacturing Co., just to name a few. But what...
Bitten by the Business Bug?
Is one of your new year's resolutions to start a new business? Are you looking to scratch that entrepreneurial itch? Do you think that setting up your new business is as simple as filling out a few forms on-line or calling an 800 number? Think again. There are many...