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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · 3d

Florida’s millionaire boom? Mostly locked in home equity & retirement accounts. This week’s Trust This shows why liquidity and a business succession plan need to be considered.

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#BusinessSuccession #CashPoorMillionaire #FloridaRealEstate

Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · 6d

🐾 Your pets are family and they deserve to be protected like it. Our latest blog breaks down how Pet Trusts in Florida can ensure your furry friends are cared for, no matter what life brings. aspirelegal.com/2025/10/prot...

#PetTrusts #Trusts&Wills #Petcare #EstatePlans

Protecting Your Pet's Future: The Complete Guide to Pet Trusts in Florida - Aspire Legal Solutions

Learn how a Florida pet trust protects your dog, cat, or exotic pet if something happens to you. Orlando estate planning attorney explains pet trusts, costs, and legal requirements.

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · 13d

If your SDIRA owns real estate or notes, taking RMDs at 73 can be tough when cash is tight. 💰 Attorney Joseph E. Seagle explains how to stay compliant with IRS rules—without selling off your assets.

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#RMD #SelfDirectedIRA #RetirementPlanning

How to Take RMDs from a Self-Directed IRA That Owns Real Estate or Mortgage Notes

Self-directed IRA RMDs made clear. RMDs for Self-directed IRAs under SECURE Act 2.0: options for real estate and note investors.

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · 18d

Being your own trustee or relying on family, friends, or out-of-state providers is “penny wise, pound foolish.” While it may seem cheaper up front, these shortcuts often result in fraud, lawsuits, and even lost properties
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#Trustee #LandTrust #PrivacyProtection #Trusts

Why Your LLC Should Never Be the Trustee of Your Land Trust

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · 18d

⚠️ AI impersonation is no joke. Voice clones & deepfakes are being used to steal property and money.

A Florida Land Trust keeps your name off public records — and scammers out of your life.

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#AIImpersonation #DeepFake #PrivacyProtection #LandTrusts

Florida Land Trusts vs. AI Impersonation: Protect Your Property and Identity - Aspire Legal Solutions

AI impersonation and digital fraud are rising threats for property owners and entrepreneurs. Learn how Florida Land Trusts help protect your assets, identity, and reputation.

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · 24d

⚠️ Your LLC may not be protecting you. Mixing funds, skipping an operating agreement, or signing contracts wrong can pierce your shield and put your home and savings at risk.

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#FloridaBusiness #LLCProtection

Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · 25d

The 1031 fine print nobody tells you: U.S. only 🇺🇸 (with two island exceptions)

Attorney Joe Seagle ⚖️ and 1031 Exchange Expert Micheal Velasco 🎙️ lay it out. Know the rules before your next deal.

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#1031Exchange #RealEstateTax

1031 Exchange: U.S. Only? 🇺🇸

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Sep 19

Armani planned his legacy; Siegel and Buffett show what happens when governance isn’t crystal-clear. This week’s Trust This distills succession lessons for Florida owners.
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#BusinessSuccession #GiorgioArmani #JimmyBuffett #DavidSiegel

JVs: Business “situationships” - Aspire Legal Solutions

Estate planning for Florida pros: lessons from Armani, Siegel & Buffett on trusts and business succession to avoid disputes and protect your legacy.

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Sep 19

One wrong move can blow your 1031 deferral.
Attorney Joe Seagle sits down with CES® Michael Velasco to unpack forward, reverse, and improvement exchanges. They also discuss why a true Qualified Intermediary is non-negotiable.

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#1031Exchange #Reverse1031 #QI

Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Sep 16

📢 Doxxing is on the rise—and if your name is tied to your property, you’re more exposed than you think. Learn how Florida Land Trusts can protect your privacy and keep your family safe 👉 mylandtrustee.com/how-florida-...

#Doxxing #Swatting #PrivacyProtection

How Florida Land Trusts Protect Your Privacy and Prevent Doxxing: A Complete Legal Guide - MyLandTrustee.com

How Florida Land Trusts safeguard your privacy and prevent doxxing while you retain full control of your property.

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Sep 12

Florida’s insurance brings higher premiums and more denials, even as carriers profit. In Trust This, see what it means for your deals and how to adapt. mylandtrustee.com/insurance-fi...

#FloridaInsurance #InsuranceMarket #HomeownerInsurance

Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚨 Public figure? Your schedule is public. Don’t let your home be.

🏠🔒 Title it in a land trust with a third-party trustee to keep your name off the record.

👀 Watch the full Ask Joe episode with Attorney Joe Seagle. youtube.com/shorts/KRLA4...

#LandTrusts #PrivacyProtection #HomeSecurity

How to Protect Yourself Against Doxxing

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Sep 8

Huge thanks to Ginny Adkins and the HER ROI Collective for hosting Attorney Joe Seagle as a special guest! We explored how land trusts can keep your name off public record while you retain control as the beneficiary. Appreciate the great questions and energy.

#womeninrealestate #LandTrusts

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you, Lake Mary Life Magazine, for the feature. We’re grateful for the chance to share how land trusts and smart planning help Central Florida families, investors, and business owners keep assets secure, identities private, and businesses protected.

Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚨 Two housing moves to watch in Florida—(1) a proposal to eliminate the HOME program and (2) a possible national “housing emergency” aimed at standardizing zoning/codes and lowering closing costs.

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Aug 28

In this episode of Trust This: Tactics & Strategies, Attorney Joe Seagle sits down with Andrew Braun of ARB Home Inspections to cross-examine what actually kills deals in Florida.
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#HomeInspections #FloridaRealEstate #Repairs

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Aug 27

Honored to be part of this! I’ll break down land trusts in plain English for investors and private lenders. You'll hear how to keep your name off public record, and how to structure subject-to/wraparound deals the right way.

Bring your questions (and a canned good!)
#LandTrusts #SpaceCoastFlorida

Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Aug 26

Can I donate my land trust to a charity?” The answer is yes, but it’s not the deed itself you donate, it’s the beneficial interest in the land trust. youtu.be/e5C5e_Ebw1k?...

#landtrust #floridalandtrust #beneficialinterest

Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Aug 25

Florida’s affordable housing fix isn’t coming from D.C. but instead it’s local investors flipping distressed homes. They are helping to keep prices low and deals moving while Fannie and Freddie’s IPO plans hang in the air. mylandtrustee.com/be-that-real...

#AffordableHousing #FreddieMacIPO

Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Aug 22

🏠 In this episode of Ask Joe, Attorney Joe Seagle breaks down the key differences between Revocable Living Trusts and Land Trusts. He explains how revocable living trusts focus on estate planning, while land trusts in Florida provide privacy, anonymity, and asset protection for your real estate.

Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Aug 20

Generations of families have lost land and wealth because of unclear title and “heir property.”

Learn what Black heir property is, why injustices persists, and practical steps to protect your family’s legacy:
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#HeirProperty #BlackLandOwnership #JimCrowLaws

The Legacy of Heir Property: How Jim Crow's Shadow Still Threatens Black Land Ownership in Florida - Aspire Legal Solutions

Learn how heir property laws in Florida impact Black families and how the Florida Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act seeks to protect generational wealth.

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Aug 19

🔐 A Revocable Living Trust keeps you in control now and hands off smoothly if you’re ever incapacitated—covering cash, crypto, cars, and out-of-state property. www.youtube.com/shorts/ZT5X8...

#RevocableLivingTrust #EstatePlanning #WillsAndTrusts

What Is A Revocable Living Trust?

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Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Aug 14

Attorney Joe Seagle shares how simple, proactive steps can keep you HOA complaint when you own property in a land trust. youtu.be/OaKDEnQyHGI?...

#HOALaws #LandTrusts #AssetProtection

Aspire Legal Solutions @aspirelegal.bsky.social · Aug 14

Anonymity in asset protection isn’t about hiding, it’s about safeguarding your wealth, just like merchants centuries ago who used companies to shield their fortunes from risky ventures. youtube.com/shorts/tzQQ4...

#AssetProtection #WealthPreservation #LandTrusts

The History of Asset Protection

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