Whether you welcome new technology, fear our new robot overlords, or don’t know what to think about AI integration, there’s no denying that 2023 is fast becoming the year of artificial intelligence. The rise of programs like Grammarly© and ChatGPT© using natural language processing to provide nearly-human responses is taking the world by storm. As a savvy entrepreneur, you’re probably asking, …
A Florida Gun Trust: The Smart Way to Leave Firearms to Your Heirs Your right to own a gun is essential to you, so naturally, you want your friends and family to continue that legacy after you’re gone. However, many gun owners are unaware of the legal barriers and potential consequences of including firearms in a Florida estate plan. State and federal …
Travelers: Complete Our Estate Planning Checklist (Actually Relax on Vacation) Travel broadens the mind, but it carries its share of stress. Whether you’re a frequent flier or going on a long-overdue vacation, you’ve likely got a million things on your to-do list before your departure. While it might seem less important than packing enough sunscreen and coordinating childcare, creating an …
Your business wouldn’t exist without you, but that doesn’t mean you and your business are one and the same. For you to maximize the benefits of owning your own company, it’s essential that you maintain two distinct entities: your business, and you as its employee. Thinking of your business in this way has many advantages. One, you have a better …
Owning your own business can be deeply satisfying, but it also takes a toll on your time and energy. You don’t have a “day off” anymore; you’re constantly building and growing your company for the benefit of your loved ones. In many ways, you ARE the business—the company’s day-to-day operations wouldn’t be the same without you. So, what happens to …
Dads try hard, work hard, play hard… and are notoriously hard to shop for. You and the kids want to get him something special this year, something meaningful that acknowledges all that he means to the family. Why not make something that offers peace of mind now and security for future generations? A Kids Protection Plan® (KPP) makes legal provisions for minor …
What You Need to Know If You’ve Been Asked to Serve as a Successor Trustee in Florida It may be an honor to serve as a loved one’s successor trustee, but it’s also an enormous responsibility. You have a legal duty to oversee and distribute trust assets to the intended beneficiaries—and if you make a mistake during trust administration, you …
The reality of being a business owner is that you open yourself up to a number of unique risks that most people don’t have to worry about—and the more successful your business is, the more risks you face. These risks also don’t care what industry or market you’re in. Unfortunately, most business owners aren’t fully aware of all the potential risks …
“You need to have skin in the game,” my parents would tell me when I asked for money and I hadn’t done anything extra special to earn it. What work ethic do you remember your parent(s) teaching you? If you don’t have a vested interest in getting something you really want it will have no value to you. My son …
“Just set up an LLC . . .” These are famous last words in the business world. Setting up a business entity structure might not be the most exciting aspect of starting your own business. However, as a new, or even an experienced, business owner, there can be unexpected surprises but protecting your business should not be one of them. …
