A Guide to Paying Final Expenses After the Death of a Family Member Paying expenses after death can place significant financial stress on grieving families. Without prepaid funeral services or payable-on-death funds, your personal representative might have to dip into their own savings to cover the costs—at least until probate clears. Unfortunately, many family members are unprepared for the high …
10 Steps to Starting a Small Business in South Florida
Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Small Business in South Florida One of the most frequently asked questions we get, indeed almost daily, is about starting a business in South Florida. How is it different? What are the steps I need to take? How do I even begin? So, we decided to write an Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business in …
Talking About Estate Planning for Elderly Parents
Estate Planning for Elderly Parents: How to Nudge Mom or Dad Into Making a Will Sixty isn’t what it used to be. Indeed, seventy doesn’t seem to restrict too many people either. These days, people clinically labeled “elderly” may be active, in great health, and show no signs of slowing down—have you seen who dominates the pickleball courts? So when …
Estate Planning for Millennials and Generation X
Estate Planning for Millennials: How to Protect Your Partner, Young Children, and Aging Parents If you’re in your 40s or just celebrated your 50th birthday, your daily life has a variety of challenges. Career advancement, planning for retirement, raising teenagers, caring for aging parents—you’re so busy that the thought of getting your affairs in order hasn’t even crossed your mind. …
10 Ways to Lower Your Income Tax Bill for Next Year
Tips to Pay Lower Income Taxes Next Year (No Matter Which Tax Bracket You’re In) Next year’s taxes are probably the last thing you want to think about, especially if you’ve recently filed your return. However, forming a tax strategy can mean less stress during tax season and more money in your pocket. If you’re an employee, business owner, high …
Make Your College 529 Plan Rollover Into Roth IRA
Use the 529 Plan Rollover to Turn a College Fund Into a Retirement Fund Your child’s graduation day is approaching, and there’s still plenty left over in their 529 plan. Should you spend the balance, shift it to another investment, or keep the account open in case they want to go back to school? There could be an even better …
Estate Planning Guide for Baby Boomers
8 Estate Planning Questions for Baby Boomers As they enter retirement age, Baby Boomers have years of wisdom and stability to offer younger generations. However, roughly 1 in 3 Baby Boomers hasn’t completed their estate plan. Failing to plan puts the families and businesses they’ve spent years developing at risk. In this article, we’ll explore eight essential questions that every …
How to Pass Down the Family Business to a New Generation
The continuity of a family business, with its rich history and deeply ingrained traditions, is a testament to the dedication and hard work of those who came before. In an ever-changing market where trends come and go, the ability to pass down a successful family business to the next generation is a remarkable achievement. But how can you be sure …
Filing Business Taxes in Florida: Step-by-Step Guide
Beginner’s Guide to Filing Business Taxes in Florida Tax compliance can be a hassle, especially when you’re juggling a busy schedule and the demands of running a company in the Sunshine State. Overwhelming as it may be, filing business taxes in Florida correctly is key to setting your small business up for success. But where should you start? Our guide …
How to Set Up a Florida LLC for Your Small Business (Without Mistakes or Delays)
The day you set up a limited liability company (LLC) is like your business’s first birthday. It’s big enough to stand on its own, growing bigger by the day, and facing challenges it’s never met before. However, mistakes lurk around each corner of LLC formation in Florida, so we’re here to help you get it right the first time. What Are …