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      Lifestyles from page 12                            TO ALL OUR NEW RESIDENTS IN FLORIDA!                 If you are single, owning the property in your sole name
                                                         Approximately 35% of our clients are new to the area.  allows you to take advantage of tax benefits for primary
      the in-office photo session and one on one connection. We      I look forward to meeting you in my office soon! LIVE   residences. Similarly, transferring ownership to a revocable living
      certainly attract people who are financially secure and   matchmakers are standing by on our hotline seven days   trust may also allow you to retain the applicable tax benefits
      truly looking for a quality relationship. (I am grateful for   a week to help you take your next step to finding love   with the added benefit of avoiding the probate process. If asset
      this phenomenon.)                                  before the holiday boom begins!                   protection is a major concern during your lifetime, certain types
         In addition, “The Revolution” is attracting MORE                                         XOXO,    of irrevocable trusts are best suited for your needs but may require
      MEN than ever. So what makes Revolution Dating such                                          Kelly   you to give up some control of the property.
      a “Man Magnet”? While I’d like to credit this success to   #FallInLoveAgain #LoveLocal #LoveOffline      Also note that the bankruptcy code may provide additional
      our beautiful female clientele, it’s much more than that...  #RestartSmart #TellYourFriends          protections for a primary residence (i.e., your state may have a
      hence I’ve compiled the top 8 reasons why MEN love      Kelly Leary  has 30 years in the dating industry and a   homestead exemption). However, in some states, transferring
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      Revolution Dating:                                 Master’s Degree in Psychology. She’s been profiled by ABC   your primary residence to a trust may eliminate the homestead
         1. Men love the Revolution Dating Club because   News, The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine,   exemption because the trust will be deemed to be the owner of
      WOMEN do. Men follow women. It’s biblical and much   Stuart News, etc. Revolution Dating members are pre-  the residence rather than the debtor. If this situation could apply
      older than the concept of “Ladies Night”. Men go where   screened including  background  checks.  Professional   to you, it is important that you meet with a knowledgeable
      women are going...especially the smart ones!       photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is not   estate planning attorney before making any transfers of your
         2. Revolution Dating Women are beautiful on the   online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing   primary residence to a trust.
      inside and outside. Plus, men trust that these ladies are   matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single”   Vacation Home
      sincere daters...not users.                        through their exclusive club membership, Kelly also      For some families, the vacation home has high monetary
         3. The women of Revolution Dating are forthright   provides feedback from your dates when appropriate.   value, but also significant emotional value as well. Ownership
      with the men they date, which men appreciate!      Call 561-630-XOXO (9696) or 772-932-HERE (4373)   of a vacation home by a trust or limited liability company (LLC)
         4. We take the guesswork and game playing out   for a LIVE interview with a matchmaker for the quickest   can be advantageous because it addresses two main priorities:
      of dating for our male clients. The staff will advise a   service. You may also visit us at www.revolutiondating.  ease of transfer to the next generation and asset protection.
      handsome male client about which of our beautiful female   com. *All inquiries are confidential.        With a trust or LLC, you are able to determine a set of rules
      clients he should pursue. This makes the dating process                                              for how the property is to be used and maintained, as well as
      so much easier for guys! Men get so tired of wasting their   How to Own Your Real Estate             designate what is to happen to the vacation home once you pass
      time and money online dating only to find out he has been                                            away. This can be a great solution if you want to ensure that the
      catfished or ghosted.                              Submitted by Anné                                 vacation home stays in the family for generations with minimal
         5. Men typically bear the brunt of the work     Desormier-Cartwright, J.D.                        family conflicts.
      involved with dating. But, the Revolution Dating team      Real estate is more than                     An additional benefit of having an LLC own the vacation
      plays “wingman” by endorsing men to women. We make   just your primary residence.                    home is that it provides limited liability from outside claims.
      the dating process easier for males (and subsequently   It can include other real                    If a judgment is entered against the LLC, the creditor is limited
      females), which is why people really love us!      estate,  such as  a vacation                      to the assets of the LLC to satisfy its claims, not your personal
         6. You won’t meet our beautiful women online or in   home or a rental property.                   assets or those of the other members. Also, if you or another
      any bar, which is exactly why smart men are attracted   Depending upon the type                      member have a judgment entered against you for a claim
      to our club. They know that Revolution Dating is where   of real estate you own, the                 unrelated to the LLC, it will be harder for a creditor to force
      all the fantastic ladies are joining! It’s a no-brainer.   ideal form of ownership                   a sale of the vacation home. This can be incredibly helpful if
         7. Men also love the feedback and the advice    can vary. Below, we take a                        you wish to pass on the vacation home to the next generation
      from the staff at Revolution Dating. We have a staffer   look at the different types                 without having to worry about the individual financial situation
      that represents each age group. As one male client said   of real estate and make suggestions about the best form of   of each of the new members.
      recently, “Kelly, you make dating so much fun. I thought   ownership for each.                          Note: In some states, single member LLCs (an LLC in which
      I was going to hate dating again, but you have changed   Primary Residence                           you are the only member) do not enjoy the same protection from
      my social life. I know I will fall in love with your help.”      Because of the special tax treatment a primary residence   your personal creditors. The rationale of these laws is that your
      Another male client recently married said this to me:   receives, you need to very carefully consider how your   creditors should be able to seek relief through your LLC interests
      “Kelly, we make a toast to you every day at dinner. Thank   home  is owned.  In  applicable  states,  “tenancy  by  the   to satisfy their claims because there are no other members that
      you so much for being you.” I can’t tell you how much   entirety” offers married couples creditor protection from the   will be negatively impacted by their seizure of money and
      this warms my heart. I am truly humbled to be at the   creditors of one of the spouses (with a possible exception   property owned by the LLC.
      center of so many love stories past present and future.   for federal tax liens) while still preserving relevant tax      If the vacation home has been in the family for many
         8. Revolution Dating goes far beyond just       benefits. It also allows the automatic transfer of ownership   years, it is important to consult with us and your tax advisor
      recommending matches! We can help you plan exciting   to the surviving spouse upon the death of the first spouse,   to make sure that transferring your vacation home to a trust
      dates to lighten the intensity of dating. We can also help   without court involvement. Transferring ownership of the   or LLC will not cause an increase in your property taxes or
      you spruce up your wardrobe and look if you so desire.   primary residence to a joint revocable trust may also be an   other unintended consequences.
      Please just ask!                                   option if you live in a state that allows the tenancy of the   Rental Property
         Revolution Dating is truly flattered to see that men and   entireties protection to transfer to a joint revocable trust.      As a stream of income, instead of a residence, the bigger
      women love us now more than ever. This Fall can be very   Ownership by the trust also means that the real estate will   concern with rental property is usually asset protection. Because
      exciting for you all and I can’t wait to work with you too.   not go through the lengthy, expensive, and public probate   the occupants of the rental property can change over time, as a
      Thank you for following our love movement. Do share   process but will instead be handled according to your wishes   landlord and owner of rental property, there is a higher probability
      the love and tell your single friends! Also--WELCOME   as specified in the trust document.           of lawsuits arising in connection with it. For rental property,
                                                                                                           transferring ownership to an LLC is a great option. If a renter
                                                                                                           gets injured on the property, sues the LLC that owns the property,
                                                                                                           and obtains a judgment that exceeds any property insurance you
                                                                                                           have, the renter can only go after the assets owned by the LLC,
                                                                                                           not your personal assets or those of any other owners of the LLC,
                                                                                                           to satisfy any claims.
                                                                                                              In addition, ownership by the LLC may protect the rental
                                                                                                           property from your personal creditors. However, if you are
                                                                                                           forming a single member LLC, it is important to have us check
                                                                                                           state law to make sure creditor protection is available.
                                                                                                              Whether you are concerned about your primary residence,
                                                                                                           family cabin, or rental property, we are here to assist you in
                                                                                                           protecting this valuable asset. Due to the various considerations
                                                                                                           for selecting a form of ownership, it is important to have the
                                                                                                           right advisors helping you along the way. Give us a call so we
                                                                                                           can discuss your current and future real estate ventures and the
                                                                                                           best way to protect them for generations to come.
                                                                                                              If you have questions about your estate plan and what
                                                                                                           documents you should have in place to plan your estate, schedule
                                                                                                           a free consultation today by calling our office at 561-694-7827,
                                                                                                           Anné Desormier-Cartwright, Esq., Elder & Estate Planning
                                                                                                           Attorneys PA, 480 Maplewood Drive, Suite 3, Jupiter, FL 33458.
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