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Many clients are surprised to learn that banks routinely refuse to notarize estate documents, including property deeds—even for their own customers. In this blog, we explain why this happens, what risks are involved, and what your options are when you need estate documents notarized properly and efficiently.
Real Estate
The lure of an overseas investment property is strong: lifestyle upside, portfolio diversification, and sometimes a marketing promise of residency or guaranteed returns. Yet in our practice we see the same pattern repeatedly— most “can’t miss” property investment schemes marketed to U.S. buyers turn out to be, at best, aggressively optimistic and, at worst, outright scams.
International Business
Beneficial Ownership – Do I Have to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act? The compliance landscape for the CTA is rapidly evolving. Learn who must report, what’s changed in 2025, and whether your business is still subject to the rules. (Last updated May, 2025).
International Business
Florida’s construction lien laws, governed by Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, provide contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers with legal protection to ensure payment for their work. However, these rights must be exercised in good faith. If a lien is willfully exaggerated or fraudulent, severe penalties may apply under Florida Statutes § 713.31.
What Constitutes a Fraudulent Lien?...
Real Estate
Online reviews are a cornerstone of consumer decision-making. For businesses, a single negative review—especially when fake or malicious—can tarnish their reputation and deter potential customers. Fake anonymous reviews posted on platforms like Google are particularly harmful because they often shield the reviewer’s identity, making it difficult for businesses to address or rectify the issue. Fortunately, both Illinois and Florida courts provide mechanisms to combat these challenges, identify anonymous reviewers and initiate a legal action.
Litigation
When drafting a contract, it's essential to go beyond boilerplate clauses and envision potential scenarios that could arise, kind of like trying to acquire crystal ball powers looking into the future. We proactively engage with the client to understand the nuances of the client’s business, which in turn helps us develop a better crystal ball to protect business interests and prevent costly disputes.
Business
Tax and Other Advantages of Removing Real Property From a Revocable Living Trust and Transferring It Into a Lady Bird Deed (Florida only).
Real Estate
Building your dream home should be an exciting experience, not a stressful battle with your contractor. Unfortunately, construction projects go awry. By taking proactive steps before you even sign a contract, you can significantly reduce the risk of construction chaos. We help homeowners navigate the legal aspects of construction projects, helping with a successful journey and minimize financial nightmare, if chaos arises.
Real Estate
Florida's real estate market is a hotbed of opportunity, attracting not just sun-seekers, but also savvy foreign investors. However, when it comes time to sell your Florida property, a hurdle awaits: the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA).
Real Estate
Only legal expenses directly related to the business are eligible for tax deductions, excluding fees incurred by individuals such as owners or employees. Legal fees are considered business operating expenses and can be deducted. Sole proprietors are required to report these fees on IRS Schedule C, while landlords are required to report them on Schedule E.
Business
Lawyers will save you tens of thousands of dollars in agent commissions alone, and you’ll get an attorney to answer your most pressing questions. The National Association of Realtors' own 2015 report says, "The real estate industry is saddled with a large number of part-time, untrained, unethical, and/or incompetent agents." And as one lawyer said: “Do you have an internet connection? Do you have at least a seventh-grade reading level? Do you like saving money? If you answer yes to all three, you're in fantastic shape to be your own agent.”
Real Estate
Yes. Some states do not ask for identity of business owners or members of LLCs at the time of business registration. However, effective January 1, 2024, identities of owners of private companies will have to be reported to the federal government...
Business
Congratulations! You've launched your business venture. Now, it's time to solidify your agreements with partners, vendors, and clients through well-drafted contracts. At KYZ Law, we understand the importance of clear and enforceable contracts for businesses. Here, we'll explore some essential business contracts.
Business
Crypto wallets, while offering convenience for digital assets, can be vulnerable to scams. The vast majority of fraud involving cryptocurrency or foreign currency trading, also known as forex, begin on social media or through messaging apps. Use Crypto Scam Tracker managed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation to learn about some of the names used in the scams and the description of their scams. You can file a Complaint on their website as well. Here are some common ones to be aware of:
Business
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, social engineering scams stand out as one of the most insidious forms of attacks. Cybercriminals adeptly manipulate human behavior, emotions, and motivations to exploit the weakest link in cybersecurity - us. Concerningly, none of the data safeguards can protect us against social engineering scams. As a lawyer, I idenitfy scams and, as a result, prevent clients from getting scammed. In this blog, I'll explore the dangerous combination of social engineering and sophisticated technology, discuss a report by Proofpoint, and present examples of how lawyers can assist in identifying and avoiding social engineering scams.
International Business
If you can't answer how quickly you and the opposing side will resolve your differences in court, and therefore, how long your dispute is going to take, a lawyer cannot answer how much her legal fees are going to be. However, this article should help you in this unpredictable process to feel more in control of your legal fees and of the litigation process itself.
Litigation
In today's dynamic cybersecurity landscape, social engineering scams remain a cunning and pervasive threat. Hackers exploit human vulnerabilities – our emotions, trust, and desire to be helpful – to bypass even the most robust data defenses. These scams target the weakest link: us.
Business
There are several issues that can arise in real estate transactions in Florida. Some of the most common include:
Real Estate
The litigation process is complex and involves several stages or phases. The specific stages of the litigation process vary depending on the type of case and many other variables, but generally they include:
Litigation
Whether it's better to buy shares or assets in a business transaction depends on the specific circumstances and the goals of the buyer. Here are some factors to consider when making the decision:
Business