I would like to transfer a Florida corporation to my name but my mother has passed away before transferring to me.

Sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I'm assuming the entity is wholly or partly owned by your mother in her name personally. As a result,...

Is my IRA protected against creditors in the state of Florida.

Generally, IRAs are exempt from creditors in the state of Florida. See Fla. Stat. 222.11.

How should I handle my Will preparation when one of my adult children has a court ordered judgment.

Everyone can take advantage of a variety of vehicles to protect their assets. As was mentioned, homestead is a useful tool. Likewise, business...

I am a florida resident, have real estate in different states,travel a lot, should I do an llc for my property ? and what state.

When dealing with real properties in many states, you want to accomplish 3 objectives: first, you want to ensure ownership of the assets is is...

If I transfer my own homestead into a self-settled trust, will Miami-Dade county reassess the value for tax purposes?

While years ago that answer would be a clear "yes", the laws have eased up a bit in the context of transferring homestead real property to trust....

Business

Even if lawful, don't forget gift tax liability arises to the extent the amount received is in excess of the fair market value.

What is better to protect own real estate properties, to have a living Will or to have a living revocable trust?

My colleagues provided excellent answers to your question. The only point I'd like to add is that to protect the property from creditors, you may...

Putting an automobile in trust is not a good idea, simply for liability purposes.

Can I create an "addendum" to my will to detail handling of personal items?

I agree with my colleagues. The only point I'd like to add is to caution you against modifying the existing document in any way. You need a new...

What kind of attorney do I have to consult regarding my business

Governing documents would typically control, among other things, all aspects relating to distributions to partners. Governing documents would...