Derrick Maginness discusses Renters Rights at the Sarasota Community Association Network

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Every community deals with renters who break the association’s rules and regulations. While the association’s governing documents may allow it to take certain actions against those tenants, the Florida Statutes provide for remedies as well. Derrick Maginness joined the Sarasota Community Association Network for a discussion on Renters Rights, Applications and Background Checks at the event at the Sarasota Yacht …

How to Officially Become a Florida Resident

Norton Hammersley Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

With no state income or inheritance/estate tax, Florida is becoming a preferred destination for more than 330,000 individuals annually.If you are thinking about or have just made the move follow these steps to confirm and establish your legal domicile in Florida. We are often asked how to become a Florida resident, or how to maintain that residency. This decision can …

Peter Skokos joins the board of the Sarasota Military Academy

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Norton Hammersley partner Peter Z. Skokos has been named as a board member for the Sarasota Military Academy in 2021. Peter will enhance the governance, diversity and leadership of Sarasota Military Academy and add new ideas to the organization. Founded in 2002, Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) is a nonprofit, tuition-free, public charter school with two unique campuses offering Quality Academics, …

Sarasota County to vote on continuance of tax exemption program for business incentives

Norton Hammersley Business & Corporate Law

Sarasota County residents will be able to vote on the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption renewal during the Nov. 3 general election and also during early voting, An ad valorem tax is a tax based on the value of land or buildings on real estate or personal property and reflects the fair market value. The ad valorem property tax …

Establishing Florida Domicile for Income and Estate Tax Planning Purposes

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Florida is attractive to residents living in higher tax locales, as one of only seven states without an income tax or state level estate/inheritance tax.  However, establishing Florida domicile is no longer a simple process, as more aggressive tax collection by other states has raised the bar on what steps are required to truly relocate to the Sunshine State.             …