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Marc J. Soss, Esquire

EDUCATION:

Tax Law (LL.M.), Univ. of Miami Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cumberland School of Law
Economics (BA), Tulane University
Supply Corps School (SC), U.S. Navy 


AWARDS:

2020 Rhode Island Bar Journal Outstanding Contributor Award 

2010 National Award of Merit, AUSN
2009 ProBono Legal Award, Collier County Legal Aid
2007 SemperComm Award
2006 Florida Bar - Clayton B. Burton Award of Excellence
2003 Naval Reserve Assoc. Literary Award


BAR LICENSED:
Connecticut
Rhode Island

Florida


MILITARY SERVICE: 

Supply Corps Officer, U.S. Navy Reserve (1998-2019)
Veteran of Operations Enduring & Iraqi Freedom


ACTIVITIES:

Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, Florida Bar
Elder Law Section, Florida Bar
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
Lakewood Ranch Soccer Club

Legal Aid of Manasota

Sarasota-Manatee Navy League (Judge Advocate (2006-2018)

Habitat for Humanity (Sarasota Home Build)

Brian Bill Foundation


QUOTES  IN PUBLICATIONS


Electronic Wills—Are They Valid and Enforceable?  

(Estate Planning Review - The JournalAL)

The Best Ways To Save In A Recession 

(Forbes Magazine)

 When A Housemate Is A Dependent (And A Tax Break)

 (Forbes Magazine)

 Thorns of Deception 

(Business Observer)

 Social Security Do-Over

  (KTS Publications)

 Military Spouses Residency Relief Act 

 (NAEPC Journal of Estate & Tax Planning)

Wills, Trusts and Estates for the D.C. Area

(Google Book)

Employers who offer military differential pay should also offer tips for dealing with the tax rules

You Inherited An IRA. Can Creditors Grab It? 


CLIENT REVIEWS

   


5 STAR: Marc was extremely professional/knowledgeable in advising/preparing: My will/testament, power of attorney, health care surrogate document, living will and pre-need guardian declaration. A very important document for Florida. I would definitely recommend Marc to my family/friends. Trust him; I did and will use him in the future. This review is from a person who hired this attorney.


5 STAR: I hired Marc after reading reviews on Avvo. I hired him due to high ethical standards described in the reviews. I was not disappointed. Marc finished our postnup in about a week and had no issues editing the initial draft.  This review is from a person who hired this attorney.


 5 STAR: Mr. Soss is the finest attorney we’ve ever dealt with! My husband is an attorney, and I’m a paralegal, so we’ve dealt with many in our 40 years together. He is articulate, knows the law thoroughly, and gave us expert advice. He prepared legal documents that covered every foreseeable aspect of our concerns. We recommend him to the highest degree! This review is from a person who hired this attorney.


5 STAR: My wife and I recently became Florida residents which was an opportune time to update our estate plan. After researching our options we connected with Marc Soss. We realized quickly that Marc had a breadth and depth of knowledge in all aspects of estate planning. We met with Marc in his office and started the process of clarifying expectations and information gathering. Within two weeks we were presented with a first draft of all the...This review is from a person who hired this attorney.


5 STAR: Marc helped me update my estate documents after moving to Florida. I was extremely impressed with his professionalism, knowledge and efficiency. He sent the prepared documents to me for review within a week. I was very satisfied with his legal fees and would recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney. 

Lakewood Ranch Legal Services Attorney

IN THE NEWS:


Sailor Honored for Boosting Morale
Sarasota Herald - Business People

A Civil Dispute Over Guardianship

The Best Legal Planning may not be enough to keep you safe from Guardianship 

Elder Guardianship: A Well Oiled Machine

Florida Guardian Charges Big Bucks

Women in Guardianship Series on Edge of Freedom

Linda Bous Hopes Someone Hears Her Voice

Finish Reform of Guardianship Law

Florida Bar


PUBLISHED ARTICLES OF INTEREST 

 

Government Cares About You (COVID-19)

The U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Beneficiary Interests in Trusts

Does Your State’s Statute Really Disinherit an Ex-Spouse? 

A Different Interpretation of "Per Stirpes"

2018 Federal Tax Law Changes
The US Supreme Court Rules on Military Benefit and Divorce

2016 - Expiring Social Security Strategies

PTSD Ruling Returns Benefits to Thousands of Veterans

When a Housemate is a Dependent

Law Review 1251  - USERRA

Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

Military Differential Pay

Beneficiary and fiduciary liability for income, gift and estate taxes 

Can your Florida Trust Document Limit a Settlement 

Ezine Articles

Supporting the Troops - Military Differential Pay

New IRS Private Letter Ruling Provides for 401(k) Student Loan Repayment 

Tax-free planning opportunity for long-term care expenses 

Estate Planning Opportunities For Same-Sex Married Couples After Obergefell 

New Department of Veterans Affairs Rules for Needs-Based Benefits 

What Rights Does Your Personal Representative Have to Your E-Mail Account

New Issues with Florida Creditor Protected Homestead Property

Taxation of Employer Payments to Reservists and Members of the National Guard

11th Circuit: Personal Representative Liable for Over $50,000 in Taxes and Penalties on Cash Estate Never Received

Naming Your Trust as the Beneficiary of Your Retirement Plan ...

Your Charitable Giving Options


GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING


Aug. 2022 - NCMA Magazine

New DoD Contracts Require Self-Reporting of Workers in China (Feb. 2023)

A firm-fixed-price contractor uses an

unwritten clause (Dec. 2022)


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PUBLISHED NCMA CONTRACTING ARTICLES

New Federal Law on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Aug. 2022) NCMA Magazine (ARTICLE) (pdf)

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A firm-fixed-price contractor uses an unwritten clause (Dec. 2022) NCMA Magazine - article (pdf)

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New DoD Contracts Require Self-Reporting of Workers in China (Feb. 2023) NCMA - article (pdf)

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MILITARY SERVICE (1998-2019)

Marc J. Soss
Khowst, Afghanistan
Marc J. Soss Military Service
Marc Soss Military Officer
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