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David Goldfarb, PA

  • 3514 Pine Haven, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Peter B. Smith, P.A.

  • 190 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432

James N. Reyer, P.A.

  • 5301 N. Federal Hwy., Ste. 130, Boca Raton, FL 33487-4914

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Barbara Ann Shore, P.A.

  • 1200 N. Federal Hwy., Ste. 200, Boca Raton, FL 33432

The Law Offices of Robert G. Harris

  • 5355 Town Center Rd., Ste. 801, Boca Raton, FL 33486-1069

Law Offices of Arthur W. Fleishman

  • Boca Raton, FL 33481

Huth, Pratt & Milhauser

  • 2500 N. Military Trl., Ste. 312, Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Cohen Kotler P.A.

  • 54 S.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432-4725

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Liszt & Associates, P.A.

  • 1200 North Federal Highway, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Shari Cohen, PA

  • 1800 NW Corporate Blvd., Ste. 310, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Jeffrey S. Hochfelsen

  • 2300 N.W. Corporate Blvd., Ste. 112, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Sciarretta & Mannino

  • 7301A W. Palmetto Park Rd., Ste. 305C, Boca Raton, FL 33433-3435

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Cole Schotz P.C.

  • 2255 Glades Rd., Ste. 142 W, Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Hayes, Garrett,Lee & Mahle, P.L.

  • 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 314, Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Elder Law Associates PA

  • 7284 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 101, Boca Raton, FL 33433

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Michael W. Kirshon

  • 7700 W. Camino Real, Ste. 400, Boca Raton, FL 33433-5543

Tescher & Spallina, P.A.

  • 4855 Technology Way, Suite 720, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Duffey & Duffey Chartered Attorneys

  • 1515 N. Federal Hwy., Ste. 300, Boca Raton, FL 33432-1994

Dorot & Bensimon PL

  • 7200 W. Camino Real, Ste. 214, Boca Raton, FL 33433-5511

Haber Legal

  • 4755 Technology Way, Suite 108, Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Steven H. Shulman, P.A.

  • 2101 N.W. Corporate Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33431-7306

Walser & Herman - Elder Law and Probate Attorneys PLLC

  • 4800 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Thaler & Thaler, P.A.

  • 1300 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Steven D. Rubin

  • 200 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 301, Boca Raton, FL 33432

GrayRobinson, P.A.

  • 2255 Glades Rd., Ste. 301E, Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Jani E. Maurer

  • 500 N.E. Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Sherman & Sherman, P.A.

  • 2000 Glades Road, Suite 204, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Ellis Law Group P.L.

  • 4755 Technology Way, Suite 205, Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Blank Rome LLP

  • 1200 North Federal Highway, Suite 312, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Mittenthal Weinstein LLP

  • 5499 N. Federal Hwy., Ste. K, Boca Raton, FL 33487

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I am the owner and sole stockholder in a small Subchapter S Corporation, holding mostly real property, I am married, with three married children.

Christopher Kennedy Caswell
Answered by attorney Christopher Kennedy Caswell (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Christopher K. Caswell, P.A.
Not sure I understand the complete picture of what you are trying to do from your description.  I would need to gather a lot more information.  Generally, though, in Florida placing an asset that you own into any type of a revocable trust does not give asset protection benefits - it is generally referred to as a self - settled trust.  Some statues do allow self-settled asset protection trust, but it is uncertain whether that asset protection will be recognized by the courts of Florida and other jurisdictions. Another comment I would make is to consider holding title to real estate in a multi member LLC rather than a corporation.  There are asset protection benefits under that structure.  And try not to hold multiple real estate assets which have the potential of liability (like rental properties) in the same LLC.  A claim on one of the eproperties could also subject the other properties to liability if they are owned under the same LLC. This is specific to Florida law and does not constitute legal advice as the facts presented are anonymous and incomplete. This is intended for general education only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This should not be relied on and you must seek your own attorney client relationship.
Not sure I understand the complete picture of what you are trying to do from your description.  I would need to gather a lot more information.  Generally, though, in Florida placing an asset that you own into any type of a revocable trust does not give asset protection benefits - it is generally referred to as a self - settled trust.  Some statues do allow self-settled asset protection trust, but it is uncertain whether that asset protection will be recognized by the courts of Florida and other jurisdictions. Another comment I would make is to consider holding title to real estate in a multi member LLC rather than a corporation.  There are asset protection benefits under that structure.  And try not to hold multiple real estate assets which have the potential of liability (like rental properties) in the same LLC.  A claim on one of the eproperties could also subject the other properties to liability if they are owned under the same LLC. This is specific to Florida law and does not constitute legal advice as the facts presented are anonymous and incomplete. This is intended for general education only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This should not be relied on and you must seek your own attorney client relationship.
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What rights do I have to my life partners estate? How?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
Unmarried partners should ALWAYS have wills. The basic answer is no, you have no rights in his estate. The things that you bought jointly, unless there is a written instrument saying they are held as joint tenants with right of survivorship, are owned as tenants in common: you own half, and your partner's estate owns half. His family can't just come in and get things; if they try, call the cops. That's called "stealing." They can open probate, and then the personal representative can demand your partner's share of the things you and (s)he owned. Rather than go down that road, you might want to offer to deliver to them those things which are family heirlooms, or which have personal significance for his or her siblings or parents.
Unmarried partners should ALWAYS have wills. The basic answer is no, you have no rights in his estate. The things that you bought jointly, unless there is a written instrument saying they are held as joint tenants with right of survivorship, are owned as tenants in common: you own half, and your partner's estate owns half. His family can't just come in and get things; if they try, call the cops. That's called "stealing." They can open probate, and then the personal representative can demand your partner's share of the things you and (s)he owned. Rather than go down that road, you might want to offer to deliver to them those things which are family heirlooms, or which have personal significance for his or her siblings or parents.
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What happens when someone dies, there is no will, and 1 descendant is living in the home?

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Answered by attorney Robert James Slotkin (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Robert J. Slotkin
If we are talking about homestead property (principal residence) and no spouse, then upon death the house goes to the children. Living there carries no greater rights (if both children are adults). If one is living there and that is not acceptable to the other, I would suggest one buy out the other. If he/she refuses, the other child can force a partition sale (similar to a foreclosure sale) where the property is sold judicially and the proceeds divided.
If we are talking about homestead property (principal residence) and no spouse, then upon death the house goes to the children. Living there carries no greater rights (if both children are adults). If one is living there and that is not acceptable to the other, I would suggest one buy out the other. If he/she refuses, the other child can force a partition sale (similar to a foreclosure sale) where the property is sold judicially and the proceeds divided.
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