In FL, does a business have to be incorporated or is a fict. name and occ. lic. all that is needed to be a legitimate business?

A business does not have to be incorporated. However, by not incorporating, benefits such as asset protection and business name preservation may...

Can a husband/wife music publishing co.do business as a joint venture?.

A joint venture is not a choice of business entity. Instead, it is a relationship (like a contract) between parties that may or not be (but...

Florida probate-Final accounting for the personal representative

The accounting will not provide every detailed line item expense. Instead, it will provide a summary of expenses by class (for example, "postage"...

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Do i have to pay property tax ?

I agree with Attorney Smith's answer. Residency is irrelevant with respect to the obligation to pay property (real estate) tax.

Life Estate Alternatives - Massachusetts (Quitclaim with Right of Access Contract?)

I recommend that you work with an elder law attorney and a CPA. There are asset protection, Medicaid, and tax implications to your proposed...

I agree with the answers provided by the other attorneys. Typically, legal fees for small business legal work are billed on an hourly basis. A...

I do not recommend that your parents transfer their house to you (or anyone else). If your parents transfer their house to someone and that person...

Have a will from many years ago but now no assets. I have CC debt. Have reverse mortgage in both names, few $ left for draw.

As long as you own your house as joint tenants with rights of survivorship (which you probably do) (you should be able to check the registry online...

Sorry to hear about the circumstances. Are you or someone other than your step mother agent for your father under a designation of health care...

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My partner and I want to split the business 50/50 what damage can this do to our business.

You will need to work with a business attorney and a CPA. There are various legal, accounting, and tax implications to the proposed transaction. ...