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By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Wealth Protection Attorney* ASSET PROTECTION CHECKLIST FOR THE FLORIDA SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney Who is the first to greet you when you come home? For me, it used to be my young daughters or son. But now that my youngest daughter is a teenager (and too cool for such shows of affection) those days are past. So now the first to…

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Trust Attorney Quote: There are three things that are real – God, human folly and laughter. The first two are beyond our comprehension. So we must do what we can with the third. – John F. Kennedy Here are five bad items of advice – that you hear all…

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Trust Attorney Summary: The following Alert discusses the Florida real estate form DR-430 required to be filed upon the cumulative transfer or control of more than 50% of the legal entity that owned the property, or transfer of more than 50% of ownership interest. Notice of Change of Ownership…

By Phillip B. Rarick This summer my family had the opportunity to travel to France. It was a busy trip, and we saw many spectacular works of art and architecture by past generations of artists. The most special trip was our visit Normandy, where a generation of Americans representing the diversity of this country, challenged…

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Asset Protection Attorney Let’s face it. If you have adult children, now married or considering marriage, you are a little concerned that your daughter’s husband could someday inherit your hard earned wealth. (Or maybe it’s your son’s wife.) So, how do you protect your property, and make sure it goes…

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Asset Protection Attorney Introduction The Big Announcement: your daughter tells you she plans to marry Hank, a great guy. She is so excited – and in love! The last thing you want to do is discuss “practical issues”. But, at the right time, it will be important to discuss “practical…

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorney Click Here: Off-Shore Planning Note: PowerPoint Presentation will appear in bottom task bar. Special Note The information on this blog is of a general nature and is not intended to answer any individual’s legal questions. Do not rely on information presented herein to address your individual…

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorney Click Here: Part 3: The Asset Protection Ladder Note: PowerPoint Presentation will appear in bottom task bar. Special Note The information on this blog is of a general nature and is not intended to answer any individual’s legal questions. Do not rely on information presented herein…

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorney Click Here: Asset Protection in Florida – Part 2 – Tenancy By Entirety Note: PowerPoint Presentation will appear in bottom task bar. Also see our recent blog: Tenancy By Entireties In Florida: The Benefits – and 5 Traps Special Note The information on this blog is…