Gandolfini Estate to Take a Large Hit on Estate Taxes August 30, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford When “Sopranos” actor James Gandolfini died in Italy this June of a heart attack, he not only left behind two... Read More Taxes, Wills and Trusts
“Life Settlement” Laws Might Change Medicaid Budgets August 28, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Texas recently became the first state to pass a so-called “life settlement” law. The law allows seniors with life insurance... Read More Financial Planning
Know Why Revocable Living Trusts Aren’t Perfect August 27, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Many Florida estate plans include a revocable living trust as a foundational piece. Revocable living trusts are excellent estate planning... Read More living trusts
Your Family Will Be Glad You Made an Estate Plan July 1, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford A lot of people who haven’t taken the time to create an estate plan finally decide to do so after... Read More Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning
Single Family Home Design Changing as Population Ages June 28, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford The growth in senior-friendly programs and products that has begun emerging as the baby boomer generation begins retiring is affecting... Read More Elder Law, Incapacity Planning, Long Term Care, Retirement Planning
3 Questions About Last Will Registries in Florida June 26, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Question 1: Where do I file my will in Florida? There is no Florida law that requires you to file... Read More Incapacity Planning, Wills and Trusts
Think Carefully When Choosing a Healthcare Representative June 24, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford When you decide to make a healthcare power of attorney or healthcare proxy, you get to choose someone who will... Read More Incapacity Planning
What to do About All that Personal Property June 21, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford A lot of people creating estate plans know how they want to distribute their valuable assets, such as their homes... Read More inheritance planning, Probate
Common Misperceptions About Living Trusts June 19, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Everyone needs a living trust. Living trusts are excellent estate planning tools because they offer some specific benefits that many... Read More living trusts, Wills and Trusts
Getting The Most Out of Your Living Trust June 17, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford When people create an estate plan that includes a revocable living trust, they must then take the time to properly... Read More living trusts, Trust Administration
Probate Rules Stop Jacksonville Widow From Accessing Deceased Husband’s Account June 14, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Much of estate planning is taking steps now to minimize potential problems that might arise after you die. For one... Read More Probate
New York Estate Example of Escheat Danger June 12, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford One reason estate planning attorneys counsel people to create an estate plan is because if you do not, your inheritance... Read More Estate Planning, inheritance planning