Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why You Need to Have an Attorney Draft Your Contracts
To ensure that your company is duly protected, it is important to have commercial contracts where relations with third parties that develop in your business activity are regulated in writing. But not all business contracts work. Each business has its peculiarities and all contractual relationships are not carried out in the same way. Therefore,… Read More »
Guide to Transferring Assets to Your Loved Ones in Florida
What’s good about the wealth you have accrued if you cannot share and pass it down to your loved ones? If you are one of those people looking for ways to transfer assets to your loved ones in the most efficient way possible, there are certain things you need to know. The way you… Read More »
Start Your Partnership Off on the Right Foot
Starting a new business is exciting. You will be able to set your own work schedule, be your own boss, and work with only people you choose. When entering a business partnership, it may seem like having documentation in place for you and your partner is an unnecessary expense. However, that excitement that you… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Putting Your Estate in A Trust for Your Children
A trust allows you to decide how you want your property to be entertained upon your death and there are typically two types of trusts that are the most common: Revocable: You will have full control as long as you are living. You can add or remove assets from the trust as you please…. Read More »
Estate Planning for Small Business Owners in Florida
Estate planning involves having proper plans in place that will determine how your business will run, and whether or not the estate taxes will be minimized upon the death of the owner. For small business owners, their business is usually the largest asset that they have. Most of the time with small businesses, after… Read More »
Six Estate Planning Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Estate planning, including creating wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other documents, are not easy to discuss. This makes it even easier to make mistakes when you are planning your estate. While these mistakes can cause issues during the life of the person who the estate plan is in place for, it can cause… Read More »
How to Prepare When Your Loved One Is Diagnosed with Dementia
If your family has recently received a diagnosis of dementia, you will want to work now to ensure that their financial and legal affairs are already in order. Too often, families procrastinate when it comes to estate planning, but it is something that must be done before it is too late and your loved… Read More »
Tips for Preparing Your Estate for Retirement
Is your retirement day coming near? Have you considered all the aspects that come along with retirement? Do you want to prepare your estate for retirement? Do you want to make sure that your assets are properly allocated among your loved ones with no tax burden whatsoever? Here are some of the tips that… Read More »
Myths Regarding the Florida Probate
If you live in Florida, it is important to make yourself aware of the varied nuances involved during the probate process. Probate can be mysterious, and this is why we are here with a list of myths to clear the air. Let’s have a look at some common myths. When you create a will,… Read More »
Update Your Estate Plan Before Traveling This Holiday Season
This is the time of year when many people start making plans to travel for the holidays. Of course, traveling requires you to plan what you will pack, how you will travel, hotel reservations, rental vehicles, and more. What many people forget to plan for before traveling is ensuring that their estate planning documents… Read More »
