I’ve always been impressed with the marketing creativity of businesses in the tourism industry. As a child, I enjoyed collecting and receiving postcards. The illustrations were amazing. And while they may have not always represented a true reflection of my personal experience, the keepsake somehow persuaded my brain to remember it as printed. With the invention of the internet (thanks Mr. Gore), the tourism industry has become more powerful. I can lose hours designing a
To become domiciled in Florida, you must subjectively intend to become domiciled in Florida. Because it is impossible to conclusively determine a person’s subjective intent, courts that have been called upon to determine a person’s true intent have identified objective indicators of intent. While there is no “official” list of actions required to objectively indicate your subjective intent to become domiciled in Florida, the following actions have been identified in various court cases as being
The 2016 presidential election thus far has been truly strange, to say the least. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum nearly all Americans can agree that voting is not only important but also your civic duty. That being said, many worry that living in a state where they have not yet claimed domicile can disqualify them from voting. Fortunately, this is a common misconception. Absentee voting allows registered voters to vote via mail,
I recently stumbled across an article that articulates the basic thesis of The Florida Domicile Handbook; and this article touches base on many of the things that are explained in-depth in The Florida Domicile Handbook. Some of these advantages include: • No Income tax • An Array of Asset Protection • Healthy Real Estate Market • Homestead Exemption • No State Estate Tax One of the key takeaways from this article and the book is that
Many states are beginning to aggressively challenge the domicile of individuals who claim to no longer live in a state that they have ties too, such as a home or business. Challenges to your domicile status by your former state can eat up time, money and cause emotional destress. The main reason a state would challenge your domicile status is of course, money. Your former state would like to continue claiming you as a resident