Gift Giving by Business Owners: Tax Considerations

Gift Giving by Business Owners: Tax Considerations

Tax Considerations for Business Gift-Giving As the holiday season approaches, gift-giving is on the minds of many business owners. But there are reasons why a business owner may want to give gifts to employees and clients throughout the year and not just during the...
Pros and Cons of a Florida Ladybird Deed

Pros and Cons of a Florida Ladybird Deed

A Florida Ladybird Deed, also known as an Enhanced Life Estate Deed, is an increasingly popular legal instrument used in estate planning. This type of deed allows property owner(s) to retain control over their homestead property without losing the homestead or tax...
The Dangers of DIY Estate Planning

The Dangers of DIY Estate Planning

I’ve had several new clients come to my office with legal documents they downloaded off the Internet, or legal documents they paid some online service for (Legal Zoom, etc.) that created huge, expensive problems for them, or could have caused problems for them if they...
Why Your Business Needs Insurance

Why Your Business Needs Insurance

There is a lot riding on your small business. You have invested your money, time, and sweat equity to build a company that will be successful for years to come. Even if you make all the right business moves, unexpected costs can arise at any time. Accidents, natural...