Charitable Trusts: An Overview March 28, 2011 - Andrew Smith A charitable trust is a type of irrevocable trust that allows you to make a significant contribution to society while... Read More Wills and Trusts
When is a Life Insurance Policy Payable to a Beneficiary? March 25, 2011 - Andrew Smith A loved one has passed away, and you’re named as beneficiary of their life insurance policy. Will there be proceeds... Read More Estate Planning
The Limited Liability Company March 23, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you are a small business owner, the Limited Liability Company, or LLC, is one among several forms of ownership... Read More Small Business Planning
How Much Money Should You Set Aside for Your Pet Trust? March 21, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you’re a pet owner, one of your estate planning priorities is likely making sure that your pet continues to... Read More Estate Planning
Avoid These Common Tax Return Errors March 18, 2011 - Andrew Smith With tax season upon us, MSNBC.com recently posted an article highlighting common income tax errors you’ll want to avoid. Here... Read More Taxes
Florida Medicaid Recovery March 16, 2011 - Andrew Smith The Medicaid program is a need-based program that is jointly administered by the federal and state governments, and many senior... Read More Estate Planning, Long Term Care
Estate Planning Term: Fiduciary March 14, 2011 - Andrew Smith Sometimes it seems like you need to learn a whole new vocabulary in order to understand your estate plan. One... Read More Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning, Wills and Trusts
When Does a Power of Attorney Terminate? March 11, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you sign a Durable Financial Power of Attorney in Port St. Lucie FL & Vero Beach FLÂ naming someone as... Read More Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning
Elder Care Dispute? Consider a Mediator March 9, 2011 - Andrew Smith Should mom or dad be moved to a nursing home? Which sibling is best suited to make financial decisions for... Read More Elder Law
Does Florida Law Require That a Will be Notarized? March 7, 2011 - Andrew Smith Each state has its own legal requirements for what makes a Will valid, and among those requirements are rules for... Read More Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Leaving Your Estate to Charity? Get Some Advice First March 4, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you regularly give money to a favorite cause, you might consider leaving a portion of your estate to that... Read More Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
What Happens When Spouses Pass Away at the Same Time? March 2, 2011 - Andrew Smith When two spouses are in a common accident and both die at the same time, or it can’t be determined... Read More Estate Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts