Oftentimes, when proposing an asset protection strategy to a potential client, the concept of “inside” and “outside” liability protection comes up. The purpose of this blog […]
In an attempt to achieve greater consistency among the states by conforming Florida’s power of attorney law to the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, the Florida […]
Under Florida Statute § 222.14, the proceeds of an annuity contract issued to a Florida resident are not subject to attachment, garnishment or other legal process […]
As estate planning attorneys, one of the recurring issues we encounter is a lack of knowledge regarding Florida documentary stamp tax and its effect on the conveyance […]
The revocable living trust is an increasingly popular tool in the estate planning attorney’s portfolio. These trusts are useful for avoiding the cost and hassle of probate, as well as […]
On May 31 2011, House Bill 469 was approved by Governor Rick Scott. House Bill 469 codifies the Florida Legislature’s efforts to statutorily protect inherited IRAs […]
In Florida, the memory of Terri Schiavo remains a poignant lesson about the need for a living will. On February 25, 1990, Terri collapsed in a hallway […]
Many of the creditor protections that Florida residents appreciate are significantly reduced or eliminated in the event of bankruptcy. This is because the powers of the bankruptcy trustee […]
In a recent Florida appellate decision, Marger v. De Rosa, the Second District Court of Appeals found that a deceased man’s interest in his home, which […]