Stross Law Firm, P.A.

09/04/2026

Organized records make your business more attractive to buyers. Clean financials, contracts, and documentation don't just make a sale smoother, they can directly impact your business's value.

09/02/2026

A little legal prep now saves big headaches later. Whether it's formation documents, contracts, or compliance basics, addressing them early is almost always easier (and cheaper) than fixing them after a problem arises.

09/01/2026

Buying a business? Start with a simple question: Why?

Before getting into the legal details of a business transaction, our attorneys believe it's important to understand why you're buying the business in the first place. Maybe it's something you've wanted to do for years. Maybe you've recently decided it's the right time to make a change. Whatever your reason, knowing your "why" can help keep the transaction focused on what you actually want to accomplish.

As Howard Stross explains in this video, understanding that goal also allows your attorney to recognize when things may be getting off track and discuss whether the transaction is still moving toward what you hoped to achieve.

Sometimes the most important questions aren't legal questions - they're the ones that help define what you're trying to accomplish.

08/31/2026

If your LLC owns rental property, is the LLC actually listed on the insurance policy? If not, a claim after a hurricane or fire could be denied. It's a simple fix but only if you catch it before disaster strikes. Read our post on common LLC mistakes.

Do you want to set up an LLC to protect your assets? Find out some common LLC mistakes to avoid when you set up your limited liability company.

08/19/2026

"I'll deal with it later" is how a lot of estate planning gaps happen. An LLC never funded into a trust, a business with no succession plan, property titled the wrong way. A quick conversation now can save your family a lot of stress down the road.

08/17/2026

No written LLC Operating Agreement? You still have one. It's just Florida's default rules, and they may not reflect what you and your business partners actually agreed to. Contributed sweat equity instead of cash? Own an uneven split? Get it in writing.
If you need help writing your LLC Operating Agreement, contact the business attorneys at Stross Law Firm, P.A. in Oldsmar at 813-852-6500.

Do you want to set up an LLC to protect your assets? Find out some common LLC mistakes to avoid when you set up your limited liability company.

08/14/2026

Buying investment property? Before you close, ask: should this property be titled in an LLC, a trust, or both? The way you take title now can save your family time, money, and probate headaches later. Our business law and estate planning attorneys work together so your closing sets you up right from day one.

08/12/2026

Know the difference between member-managed and manager-managed LLCs. Your management structure affects daily operations and decision-making authority. Choose the setup that fits how your business actually runs.

08/10/2026

Did you know a single-member LLC in Florida doesn't get the same creditor protection as a multi-member LLC? It's one of the most common and most overlooked LLC mistakes we see. Read more on our blog, and reach out for a consultation if you're not sure where your LLC stands.

Do you want to set up an LLC to protect your assets? Find out some common LLC mistakes to avoid when you set up your limited liability company.

07/31/2026

If you co-own a business, have you talked about what happens to that ownership interest if a partner passes away? Buy-sell agreements and proper estate planning go hand in hand and the time to figure this out is before it's needed, not after.