When Should I Review My Estate Plan?
If you have a comprehensive estate plan in place, you are ahead of over half of all Americans. While you... Read More
Estate Planning Blog
Conservatorship vs. Guardianship
At some point in your life, you may be faced with the deteriorating mental capacity of a parent or other... Read More
Guardians in Florida 
How Are Trusts Taxed?
Trusts are useful vehicles both during life and after death. This article examines how trusts are income taxed. Grantor trusts are taxed to the grantor, regardless of whether...... Read More
Estate Planning, legal education 
QDRO: Not Just for Divorce Anymore
Transferring an ERISA account, like a 401(k), from one spouse to another can have substantial tax benefits, by delaying Required Minimum Distributions or avoiding early withdrawal penalties. However,...... Read More
Estate Planning, legal education 
Giving Back
Giving back provides many benefits, whether in life or at death. The article explores ways of giving back and some of the tax benefits available, both during life...... Read More
Estate Planning, legal education 
Veterans Aid & Attendance Program Announces Changes
Veterans, and their dependents, are entitled to a number of benefits and qualify for numerous assistance programs as a result... Read More
Elder Law 
Prenuptial Agreements Can Provide Remarriage Protection
Requiring a prenuptial agreement before your spouse remarries can provide peace of mind and protect your spouse, your children, and their inheritance. If you leave your assets in...... Read More
Estate Planning, legal education 
Aretha Franklin Died Intestate: What Does It Mean for Her Family?
Aretha Franklin died intestate. Intestacy has definite drawbacks. Read on to see what this means for her family, financially and in other ways. Aretha was the Queen of...... Read More
Estate Planning, legal education 
Long-Term Care Planning Month Should Prompt You to Start Planning
A well-rounded estate plan should do more than just ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes at the... Read More
Long Term Care 
How Can the High Cost of Nursing Home Care Threaten My Assets?
One of your primary goals throughout the course of your life is undoubtedly to acquire sufficient assets to ensure a... Read More
asset protection 
Special Accounts for People with Special Needs
ABLE accounts provide tax benefits and flexibility to disabled people. ABLE accounts are available to those disabled before age 26. Read on to learn more about ABLE accounts...... Read More
Estate Planning, legal education 
Estate Planning is for You, Not Just Your Parents or Grandparents
If you’re young and unmarried, do you really need an estate plan? The answer is “yes,” if you care what happens to you and your stuff. Read on...... Read More
Estate Planning, legal education