Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Pros and Cons of Putting Your Property in a Trust
It’s not an uncommon issue for parents to worry that their adult children will throw their inheritance away on fast living, drugs, or alcohol, have it taken by creditors, or have a spouse take their inheritance in a divorce settlement. However, holding their inheritance property in a trust can have a lot of benefits…. Read More »
Don’t Wait Until Your Loved One Is No Longer Mentally Competent
One of the hard parts of being an attorney is advising adult children who have suddenly realized they need to step in and help their aging parent. Perhaps their mother isn’t making sound decisions anymore regarding her healthcare, or their father is falling behind on his bills. Whatever the reason, transitioning control of such… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between an Employee and ?
One of the most difficult things about running your own business is finding good employees. Particularly during busy seasons for your business, you may find yourself considering turning to temporary employees or independent contractors to meet the needs of your business. It is important that you know the differences between employees and independent contractors… Read More »
Reduce Your Small Business Liability
Some of the riskiest loans in the eyes of lenders are those made to small businesses, or more particularly start-up businesses. This is especially true if there is little to no revenue and hardly any credit history on which to base their decision. In order to decrease their risk, lenders almost always will require… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Contesting a Will
Whether you are the executor of an estate defending a will, or an heir contesting it, you need to know that contesting a will in the Sunshine state can be messy. Contesting a will essentially means that you want the court to void an existing will and throw it out of court as if… Read More »
Estate Planning After a New Baby
Congratulations! You’ve just welcomed a little bundle of joy into your life and what was a family of two is now a family of three. You’ve baby proofed the house, found the perfect name, and bought all of the necessities to take care of your little one. But have you created your estate plan?… Read More »
Caregivers Often Put Themselves on the Back Burner
It is common for elderly clients to visit their attorney assisted by a family member or caregiver so they can plan their estate and long-term care. Caregivers see exactly what happens to a person’s finances, peace of mind the family receives, and the ability to make decisions that happens when an estate plan, trust,… Read More »
Get Your Nonprofit Organization Off to a Good Start with the Help of an Attorney
A nonprofit organization can be a driving force for change and give you the opportunity to change the world in which we live. It is something that many of us have hopes and dreams of doing. However, to set up a nonprofit organization in the state of Florida, you have to follow a very… Read More »
Is an LLC an Option for Protecting Your Assets?
Creditor protection and asset protection are often used interchangeably; however, they are not the same. When it comes to your estate assets, these are any items of value that you own including business interests, financial accounts, real estate, and even personal property. Asset protection is taking the right steps to ensure your assets are… Read More »
Even the Smallest Businesses Need an Employee Handbook
Regardless of the size of your company, you should have an employee handbook. Many business owners don’t realize that an employee handbook is just as important as any other foundational document. It should serve as a go-to document for your employees and management and just like any other type of organized system, it will… Read More »
