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FinCEN’s Uniform Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rules and Related Rule Proposals

The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued final rules implementing Section 6403 of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). These rules,...

protecting rental properties

Protecting Rental Properties from Creditors

Under Florida law, your homestead property, or primary residence in Florida, subject to some limitations, is exempt from creditors trying to collect debts from you....

irrevocable life insurance trust

What is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust and How Does It Work?

An estate plan can contain various elements, including an irrevocable life insurance trust. Depending on your situation, this type of estate planning mechanism may or...

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: 3 Things that Employers Need to Know

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: 3 Things that Employers Need to Know

All business owners who employ workers must understand federal and state employment laws and how to implement them into their businesses, including new laws such...

5 Ways to Update Your Estate Plan After Your DIvorce

5 Ways to Update Your Estate Plan After Your Divorce

A divorce is a life-changing event that touches all aspects of your life. However, one issue you might fail to realize is the importance of...

selling a business

Issues to Consider When Selling a Business

Selling a business can be an extraordinarily complex endeavor. A potential sale raises many issues you might not immediately consider as you embark on the...

business disputes

4 Methods of Resolving Business Disputes in Your LLC

No matter how carefully you run your business, you risk business disputes arising between you and other parties. For example, you may encounter legal issues...

ways to prevent a will contest

3 Ways to Prevent a Will Contest After Your Death

If you have family members who do not get along, or you expect that your estate plan will cause discord among your surviving family members,...

small business estate planning

Estate Planning Strategies for Small Businesses

While you are probably familiar with the need to engage in individual estate planning, you might not stop to think about how an unexpected death...

minor as a beneficiary will

4 Reasons Why Naming a Minor as a Beneficiary of Your Will, Trust, or Other Financial Account is a Bad Idea

As a parent, you likely want to provide for your children or grandchildren in your estate plan. When you begin the process of estate planning,...