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Absentee Voting
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...
Moving to Florida from a High-Tax State
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...
Attention Snowbirds!
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...
Paradise Tops the List
We aren’t sure if it’s the weather, the ten miles of pristine beaches or the upscale gated communities that make Naples such a desirable destination. However, what we do know is that last week the University of British Columbia ranked Naples as the fourth-happiest...
Lovebug Season
The saying goes “April showers bring May flowers” however in Florida, April showers bring May lovebug season. Lovebug season occurs twice a year, May and September, and lasts about four weeks. This is when the bugs mate and can be seen attached to one another. Take a...
Registering and Obtaining a Title for your Boat
Summer time is quickly approaching and with Florida being a peninsula, many residents are also boat owners. If you own and operate a motorboat (or any non-motor-powered vessel longer than sixteen feet) on Florida’s public waterways, you must register it at the local...
Split Domicile
I was asked by Naples Daily News to discuss split domicile today and I wanted to share my thoughts with you all… Some prospective Florida residents feel that splitting domicile between themselves and a spouse will allow them to have the best of both worlds. While...
Book Guides New Florida Residents to Domicile Status
Why do over 1,000 people move to Florida each day? Florida domicile expert and author of The Florida Domicile Handbook: Vital Information for New Florida Residents, 3rd Edition E. Michael Kilbourn says it’s because the Sunshine State doesn’t burden its residents with...
Advantages of an Intentionally Defective Grantor Irrevocable Trust
Joseph and Ann Sullivan had been to an attorney who recommended that they use a grantor retained annuity trust to reduce their estate in order to pass a valuable piece of income-producing commercial real estate to their daughter, Becka. They were hesitant about the...
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