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Law Blog

OCCUPANCY LAW: Eviction, Ejectment or Unlawful Detainer? (Video)

This video focuses on the three primary methods of removing an occupant from your property: eviction, ejectment and unlawful detainer.

Opportunity Zones

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund

The Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund Program (OZ 2.0) is now permanent and better than ever.

Gains that Qualify for an Opportunity Zone

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Gains that Qualify for Opportunity Zones

The Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund program offers some incredible incentives for all investors.  But, there are limitations to the kind of money that qualifies for the special tax treatment. 

Opportunity Zone investors

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Who can Invest in an Opportunity Zone?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act established thousands of Qualified Opportunity Zones throughout the US.  But, who qualifies as an “investor” for the tax benefits under the program?

Opportunity Zone Projects

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Opportunity Zone Projects

There is no question the Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund program provides investors with amazing tax benefits.  But, where are these “Zones” and what kind of projects will you be investing in?

Opportunity Zone Program

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Opportunity Zone vs. 1031 Exchange

The Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund program began in 2017, but the new OZ 2.0 is really gaining attention.  Many real estate investors are now moving away from 1031  exchanges in favor of Opportunity Zone Funds.

Costs of litigation

BUSINESS DISPUTES: Costs of Litigation (State Court)

Ultimately, it’s impossible to tell a client just how much a lawsuit will end up costing.  But, that does not mean we can’t give you SOME idea of what to expect. 

Frustration

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: Undisclosed Defects

If you have gotten an unpleasant surprise after buying a property (i.e. undisclosed defects), then you want to know what you can do about it. If the property is in Florida, we have answers for you.

Bridge to US Residency

IMMIGRATION: Professionals (EB-2)

There are 3 sub-categories to the EB-2 visa program, all of which are aimed at advanced-degree professionals or people with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business. Like an EB-1, this type of visa will get you permanent residence, but there are a couple of additional hoops to jump through: labor certification and availability. Qualifying for an EB-2 There READ FULL POST

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ESTATE PLANNING: You have Your Estate Docs. Now what?

Executing your will and/or trust are the first steps to your estate planning. This article focuses on a few loose threads that you need to be aware of after you have your basic planning in place.