Ryan J. Smollar
Family Business Succession Planning Strategies
In a recent PWC survey, inattention to family business succession planning strategies was a top issue among owners.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Nov 16
- 7 min
21 Steps: Checklist for Business Succession
Planning for the future is essential in business. Here is a checklist for business succession that you need to consider.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Nov 14
- 5 min
What is Business Succession Planning?
Many things can lead to the failure of the business. But you moving on shouldn't. So, what is business succession planning?
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Nov 8
- 5 min
What to Know About Succession Planning For Small Business Owners
For a business to remain viable after a transition change, advanced succession planning for small business is recommended.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Nov 4
- 5 min
The Fundamentals of Family Business Succession Planning
Within a span of two years, the Covid-19 pandemic knocked down hundreds of thousands of businesses, many of them permanently. Most had no fa
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Nov 1
- 4 min
When to Consult a Business Succession Planning Attorney
Looking for a business succession planning attorney? Here are some things to discuss.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Oct 28
- 7 min
Who Can Set Up an Irrevocable Funeral Trust?
Who can set up an irrevocable funeral trust? The trust is usually set up in advance.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Oct 25
- 5 min
What is a Totten Trust?
If you plan to transfer your estate to your beneficiaries, you're probably wondering, what is a Totten Trust?
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Oct 20
- 5 min
What is a Qtip Trust?
One lesser-known feature of estate management is called a QTIP. What is a QTIP Trust?
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Oct 14
- 5 min
What is a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust?
No one wants to pay more taxes than they absolutely have to, and the wealthiest of citizens are no exception.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Oct 11
- 6 min
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Sample
Typical life insurance really does not benefit the grantor. This can be changed with an irrevocable life insurance trust.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Oct 7
- 3 min
What is a Generation Skipping Trust?
When it comes to trusts and tax benefits, one of the most common questions we get is, what is a generation skipping trust?
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Sep 29
- 3 min
Revocable vs Irrevocable Trust in Florida
In this article, we take a look at the similarities and differences in a revocable vs irrevocable trust.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Sep 21
- 5 min
Who Owns the Property in a Revocable Trust?
In terms of creating a revocable trust Florida has seen an increase in interest. Revocable trusts have become a popular option.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Sep 16
- 6 min
Testamentary Trust vs Living Trust
What are the differences with regard to a testamentary trust vs living trust? Let's find out.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Sep 13
- 5 min
What are the Disadvantages of a Living Trust? What About the Advantages of a Living Trust?
Let’s take a look at answering, what are the advantages of a living trust? What are the disadvantages of a living trust?
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Sep 7
- 4 min
Charitable Remainder Trust and Charitable Lead Trust
By donating to a charitable remainder trust, investors can sell their assets without alerting the IRS and triggering a capital gains tax.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Sep 2
- 5 min
What is a Trust Agreement in Florida?
What is a trust agreement? Essentially a trust is a fiduciary agreement where you select a third party to oversee your estate.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Aug 29
- 3 min
Do You Have to Pay Taxes on a Trust Fund from a Deceased Family Member?
Do you have to pay taxes on a trust fund from a deceased family member? The answer is a little complex.
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Ryan J. Smollar
- Aug 26
- 4 min
What are Trusts in Business?
What are trusts in business? There are subclassifications that make it work differently when it comes to business trust law.
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