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Back to Basics: Durable Powers of Attorney and Trusts for Pets

How much time, effort and money do you spend caring for your pet? If you are like most pet owners, the answer to this question...
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2020: Does Your Estate Plan Match Your Vision?

It's time to ring in the New Year. Are you ready? Sure, you've got champagne glasses and hors d'oeuvres. But, is your life plan in...
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Why Everyone Over 18 Needs a Will

Do you need a last will and testament? While preparing a life plan is something that most people put off until later in life, the...
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5 Life Planning Tips for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is here, and while that means spending time with your family and other loved ones, we think the holiday season is also...
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Back to Basics: Advanced Directives

While a last will is a fundamental component of virtually any life plan, it is not the only document that most people need. In fact,...
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What Can Be Disbursed from a Special Needs Trust?

Many Florida residents need to ensure that a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities ("IDDs") or other dependent is cared for. This is especially true...
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Do You Need a Florida Living Will?

When people near the end of their life, many will want to retain some measure of control over their medical care. This is especially true...
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Essential Tips for Florida Pet Planning

Of the many loved ones in our lives, there is one category that often does not receive enough attention in estate planning: our pets. And...
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Basics of Florida Guardianships

Florida law provides a process for a person to take over the legal rights of another person who is incapacitated. This is known as a...
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Pitfalls in Florida Business Succession Planning

When you have worked hard to build a business, you want to ensure that business continues strong when you no longer hold the reins. When...
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Why You Need a Florida Living Trust

For Florida residents, a Florida living trust can be a key ingredient in their estate planning. When seeking to protect your assets for the benefit...
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Protecting Your Life Plan During Hurricane Season

As we enter another (projected to be) busy hurricane season, have you thought about how you can protect your critical life planning documents if you're...