Prenups: Avoiding Common Pitfalls February 28, 2011 - Andrew Smith We normally hear about prenuptial agreements in the context of Hollywood divorces or splits among the rich and famous. However,... Read More Estate Planning
What is a 529 Plan? February 25, 2011 - Andrew Smith A 529 plan is a tax-free account established for the express purpose of paying the expenses of higher education for... Read More Financial Planning, Parents w/ Young Children
Three Ways to Create a Lasting Legacy February 23, 2011 - Andrew Smith You know how important it is to leave a financial legacy for your loved ones, making sure that your spouse,... Read More Estate Planning
Same-Sex Couples and Funeral Planning February 21, 2011 - Andrew Smith In Florida, as in the vast majority of other states, same-sex couples are not afforded the rights that heterosexual married... Read More Estate Planning
How Joint Accounts Avoid Probate February 18, 2011 - Andrew Smith When you and one or more other account holders own a financial account with a “right of survivorship” designation, and... Read More Estate Planning, Probate
Does it Make Sense to Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire? February 16, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you’re approaching retirement and still carrying a mortgage, you’re likely to wonder which approach makes more sense: 1) Dip... Read More Retirement Planning
Is Your IRA Underfunded? There’s Still Time February 14, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you didn’t quite meet your $5,000 IRA contribution limit for last year, there’s still time. You have until April... Read More Retirement Planning
The Pros and Cons of the Video Will February 11, 2011 - Andrew Smith A video Will, in and of itself, is not valid in Florida. However, there are circumstances where people opt for... Read More Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
COLA: What is it? February 9, 2011 - Andrew Smith COLA stands for “cost of living adjustment”, an important term when it comes to retirement benefits – whether those benefits... Read More Retirement Planning
Does Medicare Pay Nursing Home Expenses? February 7, 2011 - Andrew Smith One misconception many people have is the idea that, if they need to go into a nursing home, Medicare will... Read More Long Term Care
Do You Know What You Don’t Know? February 4, 2011 - Andrew Smith Last fall, the New York Times published an interesting article. The author of the article drafted her will four different... Read More Wills and Trusts
Does Your Business Have a Buy-Sell Agreement? February 2, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you own a business and you want to see that business survive even after your death, you need a... Read More Small Business Planning