Three Mistakes to Avoid After the Death of a Spouse April 4, 2011 - Andrew Smith The death of your spouse is an incredibly difficult time in your life. With the upheaval you’re experiencing, it can... Read More Estate Planning, Probate
Don’t Fall for IRS Scams April 1, 2011 - Andrew Smith ‘Tis the season for IRS scams. Although scammers impersonate the IRS year-round, the frequency of these scams increases substantially during... Read More Taxes
Building Flexibility Into Your Child’s Trust March 30, 2011 - Andrew Smith Part of your role as a parent is to prepare your child for a successful adulthood, including protecting him from... Read More Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children, Wills and Trusts
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