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TAX LAW & IRS DEFENSE
Jackson Law Group is a local law firm that solves client’s tax problems. We are an advocate for your rights and fight for you against the IRS or FL Department of Revenue. A tax attorney can help with any of the following:
- IRS Litigation & Representation
- IRS Audits
- Appeals
- Claim for Refund
- Tax Court Trials
- IRS Collection Defense
- Installment Agreements
- Offer in Compromise
- Wages Garnishment
- IRS Tax Liens and Levies
- Bank or Property Levy
- IRS Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- 941 Payroll Issues – Employment Tax
- Unfiled or Non-filed Tax Returns
- Business Tax Problems
- Using Bankruptcy Laws to Discharge Taxes
- Tax Returns: Estate Tax; Gift Tax; Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax; Fiduciary & Personal Income Tax
- FL Department of Revenue Attorney Representation
- FL Sales and Use Tax
- FL Ad Valorem or Real Estate Tax
- Business Mergers, Acquisitions & Reorganizations
- Tax Planning for Real Estate Developers/Investors
- Income, Corporate, and Transfer Tax Planning
BANKRUPTCY & ASSET PROTECTION
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy provides a fresh financial start for thousands of people. A fresh financial start means that you will not be weighted down by oppressive debt and obligations. Instead, you begin your credit or financial life all over again. Many clients tell us that the relief they feel after filing for bankruptcy is hard to describe.
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, bankruptcy may be the right choice for you. Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows a person, who owes more money than he or she can currently repay, to either (1) repay a portion of the money over time under a Chapter 11, 12, or 13 Bankruptcy; or (2) have the entire debt forgiven (“discharged”) under a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Under a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, the person may be required to surrender certain assets to a trustee. Bankruptcy is also available to businesses, corporations, and partnerships.
It is a common misunderstanding that bankruptcy cannot eliminate IRS tax debt/liability or divorce related debt. Although treatment of tax liability and divorce related debt are a few of the most complicated aspects of consumer bankruptcy law, the Bankruptcy Code does offer many debtors substantial income tax and divorce relief.
Filing for bankruptcy will most often position us to immediately stop:
- Wage Garnishments
- Collection Harassment
- Foreclosure of Your Home
- Repossession of Your Car
- IRS Levies or Seizures
Do you have bill problems with any of the following? If so, bankruptcy may be an option.
- Mortgage Payments
- Income Taxes
- Credit Cards
- Loans
- Divorce Obligations
- Medical Bills
- Lawsuit Judgments or Verdicts
Asset Protection
Even if you are not experiencing financial difficulties, you may benefit from asset protection planning. Many people want to make sure that their assets are protected and their future welfare is secure. Asset protection may include planning for certain events - marriage, divorce, death, incapacity, domestic partner relationships – but may also include other top asset protection devises such as the following:
- The Florida Homestead
- Statutory Exemptions
- Florida Irrevocable Trusts
- The Family Limited Partnership
- Business Creations & Formations: Corporations; Partnerships; LLC’s
- Tenancy by the Entirety Property
- Annuities, Life Insurance, IRA’s, 401(k)’s, and Federal Sponsored Retirement Plans
- Offshore Corporations and Trusts
- Personal & Company Asset Protection
- Wealth Preservation
- Retirement Income Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Marital Agreements
WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATES – PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION
Every adult needs an estate plan. The #1 cause of failing to execute an estate plan prior to death or incapacity is procrastination. Without an estate plan, an individual has no assurances that his or her intentions will be honored or followed, and a court has no power to uphold what may have been one’s intentions. Jackson Law Group offers responsive services for individuals and families wishing to set up estate planning documents.
In addition, Jackson Law Group assists with the administration of your Will or Trust. Our attorneys offer probate, estate, and trust administration services at competitive rates and in a detail-oriented approach.
Below is some of the estate planning and administration services we offer:
- Last Will & Testament: Simple & Complex Wills; Pour-Over Wills; Disclaimer Wills
- Trusts: Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts; Inter Vivos & Testamentary Trusts; Special Needs Trusts; Living Trusts; Pet Trusts; Premarital & Marital Trusts
- Planning: Financial Planning; Charitable Planning; IRA Planning; 529 Plans; Powers of Appointment
- Elder Law: Incapacity Planning; Medicaid Planning; Guardianships; Elder Abuse
- Tax Law: Gift, Estate, Generation-Skipping Transfer & Trust Income Tax Planning
- Sophisticated Tax Savings Strategies: A/B Trusts, Credit-Shelter Trusts, or Bypass Trusts; Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILIT’s); Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRAT’s); Crummey Trusts; Dynasty Trusts; Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRT’s); Family Limited Partnerships (FLP’s) & Family LLC’s
- Free Services: All estate plans include a complimentary Health Care Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, Living Will, HIPAA document, Personal Property Agreement & Designation of Guardian for Minor Children
- Probate, Trust & Estate Administration: Administration of Decedent’s Estates
- Trustee Liability: Fiduciary Trustee Protection; Trustee Investment Decision-Making Analysis
CONDO & HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION LAW
- Collection of Delinquent or Past Due Assessments and Common Expenses
- Document Review and Preparation of Attorney Opinion Letters
- Document Revisions and Amendments
- Document Enforcement
- Attendance at Board Meetings
- Dispute Resolution and Counsel
- Foreclosures Against or Involving Owners
- Drafting and Negotiating Contracts for Service
- Answering Day-to-Day Questions
GENERAL PRACTICE LAW FIRM
Jackson Law Group is a general practice law firm stationed in St. Augustine, Florida. We handle legal planning transactions as well as complex litigation cases in state and federal courts. Oftentimes, we co-counsel on cases where it is practical and cost-effective for the client. Below is a sampling of some of our general practice client matters.
Sports & Entertainment Law
The firm can assist as general counsel, agency, or through a specific engagement such as reviewing and drafting contracts, participating in negotiations, counseling through agent agreements, or handling licensing and professional management concerns.
Serious Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys
How do you decide what lawyer to hire for a serious injury case on a contingency fee basis? Remember – you don’t pay anything unless the lawyer obtains an award of damages for you (i.e. No Recovery, No Fee). However, please remember that the amount you recover as damages depends on how your case is handled by your lawyer. At Jackson Law Group, we assist with serious injury cases as well as the tax aspects of negotiating or determining a monetary award. Personal injury & accident matters include:
- Car Accidents
- Slip and Fall Incidents
- Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Product Liability Cases
Real Estate Law
Jackson Law Group’s real estate law practice includes:
- Residential & Commercial Leases
- Contracts
- Closings
- Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Landlord & Tenant Law
Business Law & Legal Transactions
Jackson Law Group helps businesses from incorporation and legal filings to dissolutions and mergers. In addition, we assist with commercial transactions and drafting contracts. A large portion of our practice is devoted to serving as general counsel for business clients.
- General Business Disputes
- Contracts & Formations
- Corporations, Partnerships & LLC’s
- Non-Profits
- Operating Contracts for Owners
- Employer & Employee Agreements
- Purchase & Sale Agreements
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