When a loved one living in South Florida creates an Estate Plan, they name a Personal Representative who will manage and close the Estate after their death. Typically, the Personal Representative takes their responsibility very seriously and fulfills all their fiduciary and legal obligations. Unfortunately, there are situations when some Personal Representatives do not do […]
On December 3, 2024, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its implementing regulations. It is important to note that this is only a preliminary injunction and the court has not made a final determination that the CTA is unconstitutional. […]
While blended families were an anomaly in past generations, today, they are commonplace. Even for those lucky South Florida families who blend together as seamlessly as the Brady Bunch, careful estate planning is essential to ensure that both your current spouse, and your biological children, receive the inheritance that you intended for them. Without a […]
As part of our commitment to keeping you informed about critical developments in the legal landscape, we want to highlight an important upcoming requirement that affects your business entity: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. What is BOI Reporting? Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), virtually EVERY business entity will soon be required to disclose information about their […]
Your pet is always there for you. They cheer you up when you’re sad. They celebrate with you when you’re happy. And they never talk back or give you attitude. For many people, a pet is another family member – just with fur. If this sounds like your relationship with your pet, you may want […]
Just like you can challenge the validity of a Will if you believe it is invalid, you can also challenge the validity of a loved one’s Trust. To contest a Trust, you must have “standing”. Standing is a legal term that means you are a Trust Beneficiary, an Heir of the Grantor who was excluded […]
When it comes to estate planning, many people focus on their financial and physical assets – investments, homes, cars, etc. In the 21st century, another area that needs your attention to formulate an all-inclusive estate plan is your digital assets. Digital assets include anything that you own online, such as your email accounts, social media […]
Estate planning is an essential step to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your final wishes. If an Estate plan is not properly established and updated, your Estate may have to pay high taxes unnecessarily and your beneficiaries may not receive the assets that you intended for them. To minimize the risk of […]
A probate litigation attorney is different from a probate attorney. A probate attorney works with a decedent’s personal representative to help the family manage the process of legally distributing the assets of a deceased loved one according to their Will. If the decedent had no Will or Estate Plan, the probate attorney will work with […]
Supporting a child with special needs can create a financial predicament for a family. Unlike the costs of raising a typical child, the expenses for a child with special needs don’t end at 18; they can continue for the rest of the child’s life. Many families rely on Social Security or Medicaid to cover some […]
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