December 8, 2011

Florida’s Protection Of Retirement Accounts

As the end of the year rolls around, individuals are seeking to make contributions to their retirement accounts, in order to save for retirement as well as […]
November 17, 2011

Estate Planning For Unmarried Couples

In today’s America, the number of partners who choose to live together without going through the process of establishing a legal union is on the rise.  […]
November 15, 2011

Proper Estate Planning Is Not Just For Celebrities

Over the past week, the news outlets have been abuzz with the story of Kim Kardashian and her 72 days of marital bliss, now a distant […]
November 7, 2011

LegalZoom Reaches Settlement In Class Action Lawsuit

The online company LegalZoom has reached a settlement with plaintiffs regarding a class action lawsuit filed in Missouri.  LegalZoom.com is one of the largest online legal […]
October 18, 2011

Estate Planning Lessons From The McCourt Saga

Many sports fans are familiar with the recent developments in the case between Frank and Jamie McCourt.  For those who have not followed the story, Frank […]
October 17, 2011

What Happens To An Estate Plan When Both Spouses Die In The Same Incident?

One of the most common disaster scenarios estate planning attorneys are presented with is the possibility of both spouses passing in the same incident.  Clients, understandably, want to […]
October 12, 2011

Formalities Required When Forming Or Amending A Florida Revocable Living Trust

Often, the question arises as to what is necessary to form or amend a revocable living trust.  In Florida, there are generally two sets of rules […]
October 7, 2011

Steve Jobs Used Trusts To Maintain Privacy After Death

Besides the avoidance of probate fees, one of the primary benefits of using a trust for estate planning is to maintain privacy.  It appears that Steve […]
October 6, 2011

Steve Jobs Dies, Reminds Us All Of The Value Of Estate Planning

Steve Jobs, a great American innovator and the visionary who built Apple into a global technology leader from a California garage, died yesterday at the age […]
October 4, 2011

Falling Into the “Gap” – How A Qualified Income Trust Works

The Florida Institutional Care Program (ICP) is a Medicaid program that helps people in nursing facilities pay for the cost of their care while also providing general medical […]
October 3, 2011

Important Provisions Of New Florida Power Of Attorney Statute Are Now In Effect

As written in a previous blog post, several important provisions of the new Florida power of attorney statute became effective as of October 1, 2011.  These provisions […]
September 22, 2011

What Is The Problem With “Springing” Powers Of Attorney?

On October 1, the new Florida power of attorney statute becomes law.  One of the most highlighted provisions of this law is the fact that “springing” […]