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Marc J. Soss

Marc J. Soss

Legal services in the areas of Estate Planning, Business & Probate Law
  • Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate ...
  • Connecticut, Florida, Rhode Island
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Biography

For the past four (4) decades I have been providing legal services to individuals in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Asset Protection, Probate & Trust Administration and Litigation, and Probate Avoidance. I have also represented Florida corporate entities, shareholders, LLC members, and partners in business transactions, contract drafting, succession planning, mergers & acquisitions, and business disputes.

My clients include opposite-sex and same-sex couples, business owners, individuals looking to protect their assets from creditor claims, retirees, family members needing guidance in the administration of a Florida probate estate or an inheritance dispute, and relatives of individuals who need to have incapacity determined and a guardianship established.

I am a nationally published author and it would be my pleasure to assist you with your legal matter.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Elder Law
Additional Practice Area
  • Probate Administration and Litigation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Connecticut
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Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 0937045
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Rhode Island
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Attorney
Marc J. Soss, Esquire
- Current
Estate Planning, Probate and Business legal services
Supply Corps Officer
U.S. Navy Reserve
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ETT - Afghanistan FY06 Kuwait Naval Base FY03
Education
U.S. Navy Supply Corps School
(1999) Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Grade O-1
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University of Miami School of Law
LL.M. (1992) | Taxation
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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
J.D. (1991) | Law
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Tulane University
B.A. (1988) | Economics
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Awards
Outstanding Contributions Award
Rhode Island Bar Association
The Writing Award Committee also recognized Marc J. Soss, Esq., with an Outstanding Contributor Award based on his consistent and significant article submissions on important developments in the law. Attorney Soss has contributed thirteen articles to the Bar Journal in the past ten years, eight of which were submitted in the last five years.
National Award of Merit
Association of the US Navy
Pro-Bono Award
Collier County Legal Aid
Morale and Welfare Award
SemperComm Foundation
Clayton B. Burton Award of Excellence
Florida Bar Military Affairs Committee
for the “Demonstration of Character and Leadership in Promoting Legal Services to Military Personnel Serving in Florida"
Literary Award
Naval Reserve Association
Top Lawyers in Florida
The Legal Network
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Clients' Choice Award
Avvo
2017, 2018
Wartime Service Medal
Connecticut Veterans
Professional Associations
Military Officers Association
Member
Current
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United States Association of Veterans in Business
Supporting Member
Current
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
Member
- Current
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Reserve Officers Association
Member
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Activities: FL - Judge Advocate General 2005 - 2009
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Association of the US Navy
Member
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Activities: National VP (2003 - 2015)
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Navy League (SRQ / Manatee)
Member
- Current
Activities: Judge Advocate General 2004 - 2018
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Sarasota County Bar Association
Member
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Activities: Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship Law Sections
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Rhode Island State Bar
Member
- Current
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Florida Bar Association
Member
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Activities: Real Property, Probate & Trust Law; & Elder Law Sections; Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation Committee
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Connecticut Bar
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
U.S. Supreme Court Finds North Carolina’s Taxation of a Beneficiaries Undistributed Share of a Trust to Violate the Due Process Clause
Rhode Island Bar
New IRS Private Letter Ruling Provides for 401(k) Student Loan Repayment
Rhode Island Bar
Your Computer May Be Evidence in a Will Contest Case
Leimberg
The U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Divorce and Military Disability Benefits
Rhode Island Bar Journal
Another IRS Win on Personal Liability against the Administrator of an Estate
Leimberg (LISI)
2009 Federal Tax Return Tips
Association of the United States Navy
Charitable Planning Opportunities in 2009
Naval Reserve Association
Requirements for Execution of Estate Planning Documents in Florida
Leimberg Information Services (LISI)
Speaking Engagements
Florida Sales Tax
Lorman Sales Tax Seminar
2005
Guardianship Law
Guardianship Training Program
2006
Estate Planning and Probate
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
2008
Probate and Pumpernickel
Digital Assets
2017
Certifications
Supply Corps Officer
US Navy
Websites & Blogs
Website
Marc J. Soss, Esq. Website
Website
Marc Soss' Website Profile
Blog
FLORIDA ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE LAW BLOG
Legal Answers
28 Questions Answered
Q. My daughter moved in with us, my question, how do we get her on our house deed so our home won’t go into probate?
A: You have several options: (i) a lady bird deed which passes title to her at your death but still provides you with full control over the property; or (ii) put her name on the title (not the best option as anything you do with the property will later require her approval).
Q. FL judge determined I am heir to my dad's estate.Exempt from FL taxes.I live in MN.When I sell his house do I pay tax?
A: The house needs to be valued at its date of death value. If you sell the house for more than that amount you would be subject to taxes. But only if the net sales price is more than the appraised value.

If the Judge put everything in your name then nothing needs to go into an estate account.
Q. How to address a will and trust made by a family member that used her parents to remove her other children?
A: You need to engage an attorney and change the document. If you believe your Mother was unduly influenced that is a legal basis to challenge the document. Unfortunately, what you are experiencing is not uncommon today.
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Contact & Map
Marc J. Soss, Esq.
2070 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237
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Telephone: (941) 928-0310
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: By Appointment Only
9040 Towncenter Parkway
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
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Telephone: (941) 928-0310