Florida Telephone Seminars

Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida ...hlight the legal and tax impact of a client relocating to Florida. Certainly the appeal of Florida's great weather can be too much to resist for some, but the move has consequences. Tax laws in Florida are generally much more favorable than the laws of the state the client is departing. Similarly, the laws impacting asset protection planning are generally more protective of the client's assets.  more...

Florida Employment Law Update ...ith working knowledge of the most prevalent issues facing Florida employers. The speakers, experts in management labor and employment law, have identified three areas of utmost concern. You will gain insight and the tools necessary to avoid and combat these common workplace problems. This audio conference is designed for human resource managers, attorneys, benefits and payroll  more...

Funding Trusts in Estate Planning BenefitsIt is all too common for clients who go through the time and expense of creating a revocable trust to not properly fund the trust. Failing to fund a revocable trust will often defeat the very purpose for creating such a trust, i.e., avoiding probate and the public disclosure of assets. This audio conference will provide an overview of the mechanics of contributing property to revocable  more...

2010 Florida Condominium and Homeowner Association Law Legal Update ...Florida legislative session was very active in the number of bills introduced concerning community associations. As a result, a myriad of significant changes were made to chapters 718, 719, 720, 721 and 617 of the Florida Statutes. Attend this teleconference and you will not only learn about the changes but will understand some of the intended and unintended consequences resulting from these  more...

Essentials of Florida Garnishment Laws BenefitsWhen the process server hands you garnishment papers about someone working for you, what do you do? Hire an attorney? Respond on your own? Throw it away? The garnishment writ is a directive from the court to withhold salary or wages from someone working for you (and not just an employee). This audio conference will explain the nuts and bolts of Florida's garnishment laws, from how a  more...

Competitive Public Bidding and Public Contract Code in Florida ...ctively compete in a public procurement. By reviewing the Florida statutes, ordinances, regulations and case law applicable to government contracts, you will ensure you are positioned to become an awardee for government contracts, how to defend such contracts under the law and how to successfully challenge the award of such contracts to your competitors. Learning Objectives: - You will be able  more...

Florida Documentary Stamp Tax Update ...enefitsLenders and real estate professionals operating in Florida for the first time (and oftentimes seasoned Florida practitioners) are forced to deal with the sometimes confusing imposition of the Florida documentary stamp tax. Florida documentary stamp taxes are imposed on loan transactions and real property transfers taking place in Florida. This teleconference will provide a discussion  more...

Current Issues in Florida Residential Evictions ...antive complexities is essential to the lawyer handling a Florida residential tenant eviction matter. Disposition of a tenant's personal property found in the premises following the end of a lease can result in unexpected costs and delays in re-letting the premises. Issues that landlords must consider include potential liability for improperly disposing of a tenant's personal property,  more...

Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors: What You Need to Know About ABC's ...ittle use outside of states such as California, Illinois, Florida and Massachusetts. The fiduciary nature and responsibilities of the assignee will be covered, as will the advantages and disadvantages to the process as compared to bankruptcy. You will gain a better understanding of the nature of general assignments and how to recognize when the use of an assignment may be advantageous versus  more...