SUSAN L. HARTMAN | PLLC

From start up to mature businesses, there are generally five major concerns for the business owner: liability, financing, management,...

No matter what stage of life, it pays to have an established relationship with an attorney. Even if you do a good job of handling your...

Probate is to be feared! Everyone should bend over backwards to avoid probate! That's what some "experts" tell you. You hear it...

As estate planners, we often have conversations with clients who want to make a substantial monetary contribution to charity yet they are...

Exit timing can be voluntary or forced. Either way, it must be preplanned to ensure the highest value is received on sale or transfer. ...

Whether you are updating your Last Will and Testament or dividing assets in a divorce, don't forget to address the "little" things. ...

The pre-nuptial agreement (“pre-nup”) has long been used by the wealthy who were considering marriage to protect their wealth be it a...

December, and the holiday season in general, is often referred to as "The Giving Season" and for good reason. Thorough it falls on...

Entrepreneurs are the back-bone of America. They are an incredibly hard-working group and much of the wealth in this country has been...

You got the message. You saved in an IRA so your savings are creditor protected. You saved in your 401(k), 403(b) or Simple IRA plan so...

Are you concerned that leaving an inheritance to someone could have a negative effect? Consider using an Incentive Trust. An Incentive...

The skinny: Divorce can be expensive. Putting it on a credit card can be even more expensive. Find an attorney that is willing to work...

You’ve done a good job of preparing a financial safety net for your family. You worked with your financial advisor to ensure you own...

ARE YOU CONSIDERTING GETTING A DIVORCE? Divorce can be expensive and emotionally devastating on everyone in the family and their social...

Need more income to refinance or qualify for a mortgage? Too often the problem seems intractable. Especially when an increase in income...

Things change. You acquire “stuff”. You get married. You buy a home. You have children – fuzzy faced or not. You accumulated some...

Everyone already has an estate plan. It's the one that the Florida Legislature has decided for you...by people who don't know you or your...

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