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Bernheim Kelley Battista, LLC

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  • 113 East Call Street, Unit 1-L, Starke, FL 32091+7 locations

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

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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I have a trust but would like to make some changes, can this be done?

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Answered by attorney Charles Richard Perry (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Charles R. Perry
First of all, you are free to contact any lawyer you like to discuss your trust and other affairs. You have no obligation to use the lawyer who drafted your trust, and I would encourage you to look for someone in whom you have a great deal of confidence. If you created the trust, and named yourself as trustee, I'd be surprised if the trust could not be modified. Your new trust lawyer will be able to definitely comment on that once he or she has reviewed the trust document. I am sure there are a number of trust lawyers in your area, as well as a number here on LawQA, who would be happy to assist you.
First of all, you are free to contact any lawyer you like to discuss your trust and other affairs. You have no obligation to use the lawyer who drafted your trust, and I would encourage you to look for someone in whom you have a great deal of confidence. If you created the trust, and named yourself as trustee, I'd be surprised if the trust could not be modified. Your new trust lawyer will be able to definitely comment on that once he or she has reviewed the trust document. I am sure there are a number of trust lawyers in your area, as well as a number here on LawQA, who would be happy to assist you.
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Does a will need to be notarized if it is altered by an executor?

Brian Chew
Answered by attorney Brian Chew
Estate Planning lawyer at OC Wills and Trust Attorneys
Wills in California are not notarized. Unless the will is in the persons handwriting, a will requires two witnesses who have no potential interest in the estate.
Wills in California are not notarized. Unless the will is in the persons handwriting, a will requires two witnesses who have no potential interest in the estate.
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