You have spent over thirty years diligently treating your patients, and retirement has finally arrived. The RV or boat is gassed up, the grandkids can’t wait to have a new…More
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has mandated an organizational review of the Central Florida Development Council of Polk County, which currently consists of two entities; a county department…More
Since the IRS first allowed limited liability companies to be taxed as partnerships in 1988, business lawyers and their clients have marveled at the planning flexibility allowed by these entities.…More
There is an old, but unfortunate saying, “You have one problem, then you hire a lawyer, and you have two problems.” No doubt this aphorism’s author was inspired by the…More
Our practice frequently involves protecting the rights of clients who employ seller-financing to promote the sale of both residential and commercial real property. One of our recent significant efforts in…More
An African proverb says "The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now." A case we had in the recent past shows…More
Recently, the United States Center for Disease Control issued a public service website on how to survive a “Zombie Apocalypse”. It is widely assumed that the legend of Zombies grew…More
One of the simplest, yet most important aspects of my estate planning practice is advising clients regarding powers of attorney. Oftentimes when people advance in age they become unable to…More
My fifteen years as a trial lawyer in Central Florida have reinforced a basic truth: In litigation, “knowledge is power”. Plainly, you want to give your lawyer as much power…More
For the fourth time since 2008, legislation has been proposed in both the Florida House and Senate to extend sovereign immunity coverage to physicians providing medical services in hospital emergency…More
“QTIP” (Qualified Terminable Interest Property) and “Credit Shelter” trusts, two common ways of reducing estate tax and avoiding probate, allow an estate to be placed in trust for the use…More
When clients are acquiring a business, whether it be through a merger, asset purchase or stock acquisition, their due diligence process is the key to a successful transaction. Because such…More