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With our firm on your side, this process doesn’t have to be difficult. You can file a Declaration of Domicile with the Circuit County clerk, and thus you could legally secure Florida residency. However, you can only be the resident of one state at a time.
Other aspects that a court may look at include where your children attend school, where you work, proof of utility payments, etc. At Crary Buchanan, you can discuss your options and eligibility with a Board Certified Specialist in wills, trusts, and estates, or you could speak to an attorney who is AV® rated for proven ethics and skill.
Unlike most states, Florida is one of the few that does not impose a personal income tax on residents. In fact, personal income tax is prohibited in the Florida Constitution. It would take a full-blown amendment to change it.
Not only does this apply at the state level, but the counties and cities of Florida are likewise prohibited from levying an income tax. Florida also has exemptions that could protect your estate from creditors. There are a list of assets which cannot be touched by levies and wage garnishments.
Florida provides numerous other legal benefits to residents:
All this and more can be hugely beneficial to you and your family as you prepare for the future, but only if you are a resident of Florida. When you need to make sure your legal bases are covered, you can rely on Crary Buchanan, where we have more than 85 years of legal experience to our name. Our Port St. Lucie estate planning lawyers can help you each step of the way, including with issues of Florida residency.
Contact a Port St. Lucie estate planning attorney today, or fill out a case review to learn more about Florida residency and your estate plan.
Our team of attorneys truly care about you and your family, not just the outcome of your case.
We are one of the oldest law firms on Florida’s Treasure Coast, and we value our long-standing relationships with clients.
Our attorneys consider it an honor to contribute their time and energy to improving our community, our government and the legal profession as a whole.
Our team of attorneys is made up of professionals who are experienced in handling all types of cases.