Options for Funding Your Pet Trust

January 21, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Once you’ve decided to establish a trust to make sure that your pet is provided for once you’re gone, you... Read More

Three Estate Planning Concerns for Same Sex Couples

January 19, 2011 - Andrew Smith

If you’re a partner in a same-sex couple here in Florida, you know that if one partner becomes ill or... Read More

January 17, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Your Last Will and Testament is one of the foundations of a sound estate plan. It’s a legal document that... Read More

January 14, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Did you know that, if you meet the Medicare age requirements and your income and assets are low enough to... Read More

January 12, 2011 - Andrew Smith

A payable on death (POD) account can be a convenient way to pass on part of your estate outside of... Read More

January 10, 2011 - Andrew Smith

One of the things that a solid estate plan can do for you is to help keep your property out... Read More

January 7, 2011 - Andrew Smith

For folks with a limited number of assets, and a straightforward family situation, a basic estate plan is probably enough.... Read More

January 5, 2011 - Andrew Smith

If you’re the parent of young children, your estate plan serves a special purpose. With it, you designate a guardian... Read More

January 3, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Intestacy is the legal term for dying without having a valid Will in place. You can die “intestate” for two... Read More

December 31, 2010 - Andrew Smith

Even in death, it’s hard to escape certain expenses. For example, there are final bills and debts, funeral and burial... Read More

December 29, 2010 - Andrew Smith

Most of us are more than happy to provide for our spouses using our estate plans. In fact, providing for... Read More

December 27, 2010 - Andrew Smith

People tend to use the terms “death tax”, “estate tax” and “inheritance tax” like they’re all exactly the same thing.... Read More