Irrevocable trusts can be a fantastic way to preserve assets for your heirs while avoiding probate, estate tax and provide protection from creditors. However, due to the loss of control associated with irrevocable trusts, we are often asked for ways to address...
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September 2, 2021September 2, 2021
Bizarre But Real-Life Contract Disputes
Some people say a verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on. But even if you have a written contract, things can still go sideways. We've gathered some of the most entertaining real-life commercial and individual contract disputes we've seen.
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August 11, 2021July 22, 2021
How Biden’s Proposed Capital Gains Tax Rates Impact Estate Planning
When planning the future of your estate, it is important to consider the impact of President Biden’s proposed capital gains tax. Many have a general idea how they want their estate divided when they die but are unsure how to accomplish that in the most effective...
August 4, 2021July 19, 2021
Biden Immigration Rules Impact International Business
Joe Biden spent a great deal of time campaigning on undoing much of the Trump Administration's immigration rules. Biden promised to modernize the U.S. immigration system overall, including welcoming immigrants and asylum seekers. Radical changes from the previous...
July 28, 2021July 31, 2021
How COVID-19 Changed International Business Operations
Just over a year ago, it was hard to guess how the world would look after the COVID-19 pandemic. With 3.7 million deaths worldwide and nearly 600,000 in the United States alone, it’s clear that many lives will not be the same. Although the pandemic continues,...
July 21, 2021July 19, 2021
Impact of Marital Contracts in the Bill Gates Divorce
Bill and Melinda Gates caught the world's attention when they announced their plans for divorce in May 2021. Reports at the time named Bill Gates as the world's fourth wealthiest person, with a fortune estimated at around $124 billion. The sheer amount of wealth...
July 14, 2021July 14, 2021
Should You Start a Business with a Friend?
Brainstorming business ideas with friends is a lot of fun. Years of loyalty, compatibility, and shared interests can indeed make it seem like your friends are great prospective business partners. While it’s tempting to take your entrepreneurial spirit from the...
June 2, 2021June 22, 2021
Representing Yourself in Court
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By Boyer Law Firm, P.L. - FloridaIn Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contract Law, Debt Collection, Family Law, Personal Injury, Pre-Litigation There are times when representing yourself in court may seem the logical way to go, and self-representation is legal in most instances. You do take a substantial risk due to your lack of legal training.
Going pro see is the term for litigants who represent themselves...
May 26, 2021June 2, 2021
6 Common Probate Complications in Florida
According to the Florida Office of the State Courts Administrator, during the 2019-2020 year, the probate docket had a total of 132,284 filings. This includes 57,997 probate cases and 790 cases regarding trusts. When court dockets are busy, the time frame it takes to complete and close a probate case can become extensive due to the judge's docket. With proper estate planning, you may completely avoid probate. We are going to review some of the probate complications that frequently arise during the administration of an estate.
April 21, 2021October 15, 2021
International Legal Collaboration: Focus on Dubai
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By Boyer Law Firm, P.L. - FloridaIn Announcements, Business Law, Civil Litigation, International Family Law, International Law, U.S. Customs (Import & Export), U.S. Immigration
Boyer Law Firm specializes in international law, practicing in Florida and New York. To better serve our clients, we have expanded our legal service through international legal collaboration. These firms assist us in effectively providing our clients...