Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog
On May 31, 2011, Governor Rick Scott approved House Bill 253. The Bill was crafted in response to the Florida Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. FTC last year. It clarifies that a charging order is the sole remedy available to a creditor who holds a judgment against a member of a multiple member LLC. However, single member LLC’s remain vulnerable to creditors forcing a debtor to surrender all right, title and interest in his LLC to satisfy an outstanding debt.
If you are interested in learning more about how to protect your Florida assets, contact a Jacksonville Asset Protection Lawyer to talk about your circumstances and the different options available in Florida.