February 25, 2014

Don’t Forget Your Pets!

Pet ownership throughout the nation is on the rise and so are the number of pet trusts created each year. Although some pet owners leave tens […]
April 26, 2012

Thomas Kinkade’s Estate Braces For Fight Between Wife, Girlfriend

The estate of Thomas Kinkade, the popular artist and businessman, who was famous for his paintings depicting cottages, idyllic settings, and scenes with Christian themes, is […]
February 24, 2012

Pet Estate Planning Should Be A Priority For Any Pet Owner

According to the Humane Society of the United States, every year 400,000 dogs and cats need to find new homes after their owners die.  Undoubtedly, this […]
December 21, 2011

End Of The Year Estate Planning – Review And Update Your Estate Plan

Many people find that the end of the year is a good time to review their estate plan and make changes where necessary.  This is because […]
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 […]
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 […]
August 12, 2011

Another Use For The Revocable Living Trust – Avoid “Living Probate”

Many of us are familiar with the high price of going through the probate process after the loss of a loved one.  Court costs, attorney’s fees, […]
July 23, 2011

I Just Need To Take A Closer Look…

What do you think of when you look at this picture?  Here we have a 40 year old man taking a close look at the blades […]
July 15, 2011

Florida Documentary Stamp Tax And Conveyances Of Real Property To A Revocable Living Trust

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 […]
June 21, 2011

Florida Pet Trust

If you are like me, your pet is part of your family. We rescued an English bulldog a few years ago and she has become very […]