Why Your Florida Annual Report Is an Estate Planning Issue, Not Just a Filing

by Trust Counsel | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized

Why Your Florida Annual Report Is an Estate Planning Issue, Not Just a FilingMost Florida business owners think of the annual report as a state filing problem. File the form, pay the fee, move on. For business owners who have invested in proper estate planning, that...

What Every Florida Business Owner Needs to Know About the May 1 Annual Report Deadline

by Trust Counsel | Apr 16, 2026 | Articles, Estate Planning

If you own a Florida LLC, corporation, or limited partnership, the state requires you to file an annual report with the Division of Corporations by May 1 of every year. It is one of the simplest filings on the books, and also one of the most commonly missed. At Trust...

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: Protecting the Person You Love

by Trust Counsel | Apr 3, 2026 | Articles, Estate Planning

You and your partner have built something real together. Maybe you share a home, split the bills, and have been each other’s go-to person for years. In every way that matters, you’re family.The problem is, the law doesn’t see it that way.Without a marriage...

When a Guardian Fails: How Florida Courts Hold Guardians Accountable

by Trust Counsel | Mar 24, 2026 | Articles, Guardianship

Guardianship exists to protect vulnerable people. But what happens when the person appointed to protect becomes the problem?It happens more often than most families expect. A guardian stops filing reports. Money disappears from the ward’s account. Medical decisions...

Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney in Florida: Which One Does Your Family Actually Need?

by Trust Counsel | Mar 24, 2026 | Articles, Guardianship

If you are researching legal options for a family member who can no longer manage their own affairs, you have probably encountered two terms: guardianship and power of attorney. They sound similar. They are both about someone making decisions for someone else. But...