Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Let Me Take This Opportunity to Highly Recommend Attorney John Joseph
Hiring Attorney John Joseph and having him represent the church was the BEST decision I have made in a long time. Without him we would not have closed on some vacant church property. After several attempts working with a realtor and title company, for whatever reason the sale was NOT happening. It kept on… Read More »
Medicare Supplement versus Advantage Plans
Dear Client and Friends: Like many of you Jackie and I have embarked on our Medicare election journey. I found it surprising how the news media pushes the Medicare Advantage plans offering enticing benefits such as gym membership etc., while never disclosing the financial liabilities associated with that choice. We used the Medicare School… Read More »
Jury Scam Warning
Dear Clients and Friends: Jackie and I wish to pass on an email we received today from the Chief Judge for the Middle District Federal Court. It will only take a minute of your time. JURY SCAM WARNING Residents of the Middle District of Florida continue to receive fraudulent phone calls claiming that they… Read More »
Florida Ministry Leaders’ Summit
Dear Clients and Friends: Jackie and I wish to alert you to a great ministry opportunity. ADF and Coral Ridge Ministries are joining forces to host an important FL Ministry Leaders’ Summit in Ft. Lauderdale on Friday, September 20th This event will focus on current cultural and legal issues impacting churches and ministries and… Read More »
Hurricane Debby
Dear Clients and Friends: As Hurricane Debby makes its way through our state- please be safe. The office is closed today due to the storm. Jackie and I are praying for your family and ministry. Church Legal Center 1683 N Hancock Rd. Suite 103-315 Minneola, FL 34715 (727) 410-7215 Thank you!
New Address
Dear Clients and Friends: Jackie and I wish to announce our new location beginning June 1, 2024 to better serve your nonprofit needs. We have the same phone number. Please revise your contact information. We appreciate your business. Thank you! Church Legal Center 1683 N Hancock Rd. Suite 103-315 Minneola, FL 34715 (727) 410-7215
Department of Labor Major Overtime Change
Dear Clients and Friends: An important rule has been issued which may impact your ministry. The department’s final rule, which will go into effect on July 1, 2024, will increase the standard salary level that helps define and delimit which salaried workers are entitled to overtime pay protections under the FLSA. Starting July 1,… Read More »
Church Legal Risks to Avoid in 2024
Dear Clients and Friends, In this month’s blog, I will highlight a couple legal risks church leaders need to avoid. CHURCH BEING SUED FOR PERSONAL INJURIES RESULTING FROM A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT. Slip and fall accidents are very common. It has been reported in Florida that last year there were over 75,000 hospitalizations… Read More »
2023 Contribution Report
Dear Clients and Friends, Pastors, treasurers and bookkeepers are busy this month preparing their contribution statements for 2023. You want to include checks, cash, money orders and credit card payments. Also, do not forget those donations made online! I suggest including the name and address of the church and add the following phrase: “No… Read More »
Loss of Tax Exemption due to Involuntary Dissolution
Dear Clients and Friends: I am in the process of writing a book on the practical application of church law for church leaders. While researching for my Chapter on Church Dissolution I discovered something I want to share with you. In this Chapter I discuss how a church can dissolve both Voluntarily and Involuntary…. Read More »
