Questions answered by Barry Evan Haimo

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Asset protection and inheritance

Barry's answer | Answered on September 21, 2014

I agree with my colleagues. They have provided you with excellent advice. The objective you outlined above relates to limited liability protection,...

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Gift transfer of shares to my daughter

Barry's answer | Answered on September 18, 2014

The transfer of a business interest can be simple or complex. The issue is more so whether and how you should do it than can you do it. As is...

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For a small business based in Florida what are the best means to diversify assets offshore such that they are protected?

Barry's answer | Answered on September 13, 2014

Offshore asset protection is not always the best option for a variety of reasons. Sit down with an estate and business attorney to discuss your...

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How can I create a land trust? It is possible to buy a property under the name of land trust?

Barry's answer | Answered on September 01, 2014

Tons of great advice here. There's more than one way to skin a cat. Depends entirely on your specific facts and circumstances, which cannot...

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My mother passed away six months ago. I, as executor, need to probate her will/estate of her paid-for home.

Barry's answer | Answered on August 22, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss. You've received good advice from other counsel.

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My father died last week . he was married to a women who is not my mother. there was no will. am I entitled to anything

Barry's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss. The other attorneys address the issue well.

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LLC or S Corp and do I need a lawyer?

Barry's answer | Answered on August 19, 2014

Like any new business, you need proper direction. It should consist of an estate/business attorney to address control, tax, liability, growth, your...

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Intellectual property in an irrevocable trust with spendthrift clause in Florida

Barry's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

There's a lot of information needed to properly answer your questions. On one hand, assuming no fraudulent transfers are made, Florida does provide...

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My parents co-owned a house in Florida. My father passed away, and we wish to place the title into my mother's name solely.

Barry's answer | Answered on August 13, 2014

It depends on how the property is titled and who exactly owns the property. Is recommend sitting down with an estate attorney to make sure...

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I'm i bound by a non compete if the company i work for pays me through my company like a contractor?I want to go open my own biz

Barry's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Depends on what the contract says and who promised not to compete. It also depends on the geographic scope of the noncompete. You should sit down...

Barry Evan Haimo's Answers (238)

Asset protection and inheritance

Gift transfer of shares to my daughter

For a small business based in Florida what are the best means to diversify assets offshore such that they are protected?

How can I create a land trust? It is possible to buy a property under the name of land trust?

My mother passed away six months ago. I, as executor, need to probate her will/estate of her paid-for home.

My father died last week . he was married to a women who is not my mother. there was no will. am I entitled to anything

LLC or S Corp and do I need a lawyer?

Intellectual property in an irrevocable trust with spendthrift clause in Florida

My parents co-owned a house in Florida. My father passed away, and we wish to place the title into my mother's name solely.

I'm i bound by a non compete if the company i work for pays me through my company like a contractor?I want to go open my own biz