MARC J. SOSS, ESQ.
(941) 928-0310
SARASOTALAW.BIZ
(941) 928-0310 | mjs@sarasotalaw.biz
Estate Planning | Probate | Elder Law | Business | Tax | Real Estate
I pride myself on the long term relationships developed with
my clients (individuals and business owners). I provide
every Sarasota and Manatee County Florida client with
personal attention, high quality legal service and my years
of legal expertise. I have been representing sophisticated
clients and businesses owners through out Sarasota, Longboat
Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Venice, Osprey, Englewood,
Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Ellington and
Lakewood Ranch, Florida for over 18 years. With offices in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch, I am able to assist you in the following areas of the law:
ESTATE PLANNING
Simple Will
Complex Will
Revocable Trust
Inter-Vivos Trust
Health Care Surrogate
Durable Power of Attorney
Pre-Need Guardianship Designation
Living Will
Federal Gift Tax Planning
Federal Estate Tax Planning
Inheritance Planning
Generation Skipping Tax Exclusion
Personal Residence Trust
Grantor Retained Interest Trusts
Dynasty Trust
Qualified Domestic Trust
Special Needs Trust
Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
Qualified Terminal Interest Trust
Qualified Domestic Trust
Charitable Remainder Trust
Charitable Lead Trust
Irrevocable Trust
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
Charitable Foundation
Business Succession Planning
Family Wealth Preservation
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GUARDIANSHIP LAW
Guardianship Administration
Guardian Disputes
Guardianship Litigation
Determination of Incapacity
Representation of Guardians
Representation of Family Members
Less Restrictive Alternatives
Representation of Alleged Incapacitated Individuals
Annual Guardianship Plans
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TAX LAW
IRS Tax Matters (Disputes & Liens)
IRS and State Tax Audits
Offers-in-Compromise
Tax Planning
Income Tax Minimization
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ASSET PROTECTION
Prenuptial Agreement
Postnuptial Agreement
Creditor Protection Planning
Family Limited Partnerships
Creditor Protected Trusts
Domestic Asset Protection Trust
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ELDER LAW
End of Life Planning
Elder Abuse
Asset Protection
Government Benefits
Veteran Benefits
Medicaid Planning & Trusts
Special Needs Planning
Social Security Disability
Senior Citizen Issues
Mental Health Issues
Nursing Home Issues
Long-Term Care Insurance
PROBATE LAW CORPORATE LAW
Formal Administration
Summary Administration
Ancillary Administration
Estate Settlement
Probate Litigation
Will Contests
(undue influence, forgery, incapacity)
Representation of Beneficiaries
Representation of Estate Creditors
Removal of Personal Representative
Creditor Claims Litigation
Property Disposition
Inheritance Disputes
Family Member Disputes
Beneficiary Rights
Spouse Elective Share Claim
Homestead Determinations
Postmortem Planning
Locating Heirs of Estate
Locating Probate Assets
Missing Will
Equitable Distribution
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TRUST LAW
Trust Administration
Trust Litigation
Inheritance Disputes
Family Member Disputes
Representation of Beneficiaries
Beneficiary Rights
Property Disposition
Representation of Trustees
Removal of Trustees
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Locating Trust Assets
Locating Trust Beneficiaries
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Selection of Corporate Entity
Formation of Corporate Entity
(Corporation, LLC, Partnership)
Representation of Officers, Directors, Shareholders & Members
Corporate Agreements
Purchase & Sale of Businesses
Asset Purchase Transactions
Succession Planning
Employee Stock Ownership
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CIVIL LITIGATION
General Civil Litigation
Business Litigation
Construction Litigation
Insurance Defense
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REAL ESTATE
Residential Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Purchase & Sales
Florida Land Trusts
Commercial Lease
Residental Rental Agreement
Joint Property Ownership
Partition Actions
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