Can an Attorney Be the Trustee of a Trust I Create? October 30, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford One of the most common estate planning tools is a trust. Though once used almost exclusively by wealthy families to... Read More Trust
How to Handle the Equal Gifting Dilemma in Your Florida Estate Plan October 28, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford Deciding how to divide your estate among your adult children is one of the most personal and emotionally challenging decisions... Read More Estate Planning
A Florida Guide to Navigating an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis October 23, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can change life in an instant. The news often brings fear, sadness, and confusion as individuals and... Read More Elder Law
Common Funeral Planning Mistakes to Avoid in Your Florida Estate Plan October 21, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford Including funeral and burial arrangements in your estate plan is a thoughtful act of consideration for your loved ones. While... Read More Funeral Planning
Understanding the Importance of a Memorandum of Intent for a Special Needs Trust October 16, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford A Special Needs Trust (SNT) is an invaluable estate planning tool that allows families to provide long-term financial security and... Read More Special Needs Planning
How You Can Support a Caregiver during National Family Caregivers Month October 14, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford As the senior population continues to grow throughout the United States, a rapidly increasing number of adults find themselves taking... Read More General
How a Living Trust Supports Incapacity Planning October 9, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford Many people think of estate planning only in terms of distributing property after death. In reality, a well-prepared estate plan... Read More Incapacity Planning
Can a Beneficiary in Florida Sell, Gift, or Transfer Their Interest in a Trust? October 7, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford Trusts have long been an essential part of comprehensive estate planning because they provide flexibility, asset protection, and a structured... Read More Trust
Planning for Nursing Home Care in Florida October 2, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford For many families, the prospect of planning for long-term care is daunting, but it is one of the most critical... Read More Elder Law
Gifting for Grandparents September 30, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford Becoming a grandparent is often described as one of life’s most joyful milestones. It brings not only happiness but also... Read More Estate Planning
How the OBBBA Affects ABLE Accounts in Florida September 25, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford On July 4, 2025, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a wide-ranging reform package that reshaped federal... Read More tax
Does Your Estate Have Enough Liquidity? September 23, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford When most people think about estate planning, the question of liquidity is not usually at the forefront of their minds.... Read More Estate Planning