June 25, 2014

The Supreme Court Proclaims Inherited IRAs Are Not Protected From Creditors

On Friday June 13, the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Clark v. Rameker, proclaimed that an inherited IRA is not an exempt asset for […]
May 16, 2012

Forming A Company May Not Be Enough To Protect An Owner’s Assets

Many people are familiar with the basic liability protections afforded to the owners of a business entity such as a Florida LLC, corporation, or limited partnership.  […]
December 8, 2011

Florida’s Protection Of Retirement Accounts

As the end of the year rolls around, individuals are seeking to make contributions to their retirement accounts, in order to save for retirement as well as […]
November 10, 2011

The Benefit Of Converting A Florida Corporation Into An LLC

Previously, we published a blog detailing the 2011 Florida legislation which established that a charging order is the sole remedy available to a creditor who holds a judgment […]
November 7, 2011

LegalZoom Reaches Settlement In Class Action Lawsuit

The online company LegalZoom has reached a settlement with plaintiffs regarding a class action lawsuit filed in Missouri.  LegalZoom.com is one of the largest online legal […]
October 18, 2011

Estate Planning Lessons From The McCourt Saga

Many sports fans are familiar with the recent developments in the case between Frank and Jamie McCourt.  For those who have not followed the story, Frank […]
September 21, 2011

Am I Responsible For The Debts Of A Deceased Family Member?

After the loss of a loved one, many people want to know if they are responsible for the debts incurred by a deceased family member.  For […]
September 20, 2011

Understanding “Inside” And “Outside” Asset Protection

Oftentimes, when proposing an asset protection strategy to a potential client, the concept of “inside” and “outside” liability protection comes up.  The purpose of this blog […]
September 8, 2011

Protection Of Annuities In Florida

Under Florida Statute § 222.14, the proceeds of an annuity contract issued to a Florida resident are not subject to attachment, garnishment or other legal process […]
August 12, 2011

Another Use For The Revocable Living Trust – Avoid “Living Probate”

Many of us are familiar with the high price of going through the probate process after the loss of a loved one.  Court costs, attorney’s fees, […]
July 23, 2011

I Just Need To Take A Closer Look…

What do you think of when you look at this picture?  Here we have a 40 year old man taking a close look at the blades […]
June 1, 2011

Florida Law Update: Governor Scott Approves Extension of Creditor Protection to Inherited IRAs

On May 31 2011, House Bill 469 was approved by Governor Rick Scott. House Bill 469 codifies the Florida Legislature’s efforts to statutorily protect inherited IRAs […]