The Law Office of Robert A. Stermer

04/26/2022

How do you know which business entity is right for you? Take a look at these common business structures to determine the best fit.

When looking to start a business in Florida, you may dream about the perfect location, the types of products you want to offer, and your logo design. However, getting your business in good legal standing is just as important. Picking a business entity is one of the most critical business decisions y...

04/21/2022

In 2021, the average borrower age increased slightly, to 73.95 years, from 73.51 years in FY 2020.8

More people opted for reverse mortgages in 2021 than the previous year. Here's a look at reverse mortgage borrowers.

04/12/2022

Here are some common reasons for challenging a will, what to do if you believe your omission from a will is suspicious or invalid, and how an estate attorney can help you contest a will.

There are numerous reasons why you may have been left out of a will, many of which are legal and permissible. Here's when a challenge may be appropriate.

03/31/2022

A family emergency binder or estate-planning binder can help your loved ones navigate finances and assets if you suddenly die.

There’s something you may not have thought to do that's both simple and inexpensive: leave behind an “in case of death” binder. Here’s how to put one together.

03/30/2022

Here are 10 critical areas to focus on and dozens of tasks to jumpstart your growth initiatives.

Want to scale your business? Achieve your goals with these core growth strategies and activities.

03/26/2022

Loans are an effective and common way for parents to foster a child’s independence, encourage responsibility and signal their confidence that their child can succeed on their own.

What most of you would think of as a “loan to a family member” the IRS may consider a “gift” instead. And that can be a very expensive difference of opinion.

03/17/2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

03/12/2022

Time change tonight. Don't forget to Spring forward!

03/05/2022

For a consultation on whether a will or a trust is appropriate for you, contact estate planning attorney Robert A. Stermer at 352-861-0447. The Law Offices of Robert A. Stermer serve Ocala and all of Central Florida.

Wills and trusts are estate planning tools that help divide assets after you pass away. Learn their differences and when to use each.

02/28/2022

When planning for the future, succession planning maintains business continuity, while reducing risks for you and your heirs.

For business owners, personal and business affairs can be intermingled. Succession planning can help you cover all aspects of transferring assets over to heirs.

02/26/2022

If you feel that your property qualifies for an agricultural classification, contact the Law Office of Robert A. Stermer. Mr. Stermer welcomes the opportunity to help you keep more of your wealth by ensuring you are paying only what you genuinely owe in taxes.

In the State of Florida, your property must meet certain criteria to qualify for an agricultural classification. To qualify your property for an Agricultural Classification, your property must be primarily used for “Bona Fide” Agricultural Purposes. Bona Fide Agricultural Purpose means “Good F...

02/25/2022

More than half of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce, and for most, it is one of the most horrendous experiences of their lives. So, when the lawyer delivers the final divorce papers, the last thing on the mind of either former spouse is updating their estate plan. However, failure to do so could result in a real “mess.”

Don’t be like Bob. After his divorce, he failed to update his estate plan, which listed his stepdaughter as a beneficiary.