Charitable Trusts: An Overview

A charitable trust is a type of irrevocable trust that allows you to make a significant contribution to society while... Read More

Estate Planning Term: Fiduciary

Sometimes it seems like you need to learn a whole new vocabulary in order to understand your estate plan. One... Read More

Each state has its own legal requirements for what makes a Will valid, and among those requirements are rules for... Read More

If you regularly give money to a favorite cause, you might consider leaving a portion of your estate to that... Read More

When two spouses are in a common accident and both die at the same time, or it can’t be determined... Read More

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

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

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

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 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 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