When developing an estate plan, many pet owners don’t address what to do about their pets in the case of owner incapacitation or death. Loyal pet owners should make sure that there is plan in place. In the state of Florida, what options do I have to ensure the wellbein...

Art collectors are notorious for acquiring artwork, but not selling them. For art collectors, their art pieces are extremely special and personal- not expendable. Because of this, when an art collector passes, he/she leaves his/her collections behind. However, most art...

According to Article V, Section 17 of the Constitution of the State of Florida, “all justices and judges shall automatically retire at age 70.” However, the Constitution Revision Commission's (CRC) Judicial Committee recently voted unanimously to raise the retirement a...

A holographic will is a will that is entirely handwritten and signed by the testator, the person who created the will. Although holographic wills are less common, they still do exist and are something probate lawyers occasionally come in contact with. However, how vali...

Natural disasters, such as the Snow Bomb and California’s mudslide, have been highlighted in the latest news cycles. The unpredictability of these natural disasters make it difficult for people to prepare properly for them. Because of this, it is important for estate-p...

The estate-planning process can seem confusing and stressful. However, we write our blog posts to better explain the misconceptions and difficult topics that people often misinterpret and misunderstand. A trustee is an important term to comprehend when learning about e...

Every estate-planning attorney will tell his/her clients to organize their assets to avoid the stressful probate process. The probate court process is not only expensive, but it is also extremely inconvenient and frustrating for the heirs. One solution to avoid probate...

December is here, which means you can now blast your favorite holiday music and plan for family gatherings! People are often less stressed about work during the holidays and have the opportunity to catch up with loved ones and recount funny, family stories. However, ho...

With the holiday season quickly approaching, now is a great time to educate yourself on the United States gift tax system. While gifts are generally thought of as being taxed, there are exceptions that exist. Some examples of nontaxable gifts include, gifts less than t...

Each year, around 2 million young adults pack up their belongings and head to college in pursuit of higher learning. While for most parents this migration marks the long-awaited absence of loud music and teenage rebellion, many parents don’t realize that something else...