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What is the Best Probate Option for Me in Florida?
By Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Broward Probate Attorney
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BOI Report Filing Deadline Is December 31
BOI Report Filing Deadline Is December 31
By: Phil Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney
Note: This Alert is for any owner of a LLC, corporation, limited partnership, or professional association. It is in follow up to our past notices about the requirements of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report under the new Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the upcoming deadlines.
Understanding Spousal Rights Under Florida Probate Law
Understanding Spousal Rights Under Florida Probate Law:
What You Need to Know
By Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Weston Probate Attorney
Why Florida Residents Should Use Wyoming LLC with Caution
Why Florida Residents Should Use Wyoming LLC with Caution
By: Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Miami Business Law Attorney
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3 Creative Ways Family Law Attorneys Can Use Trusts
3 CREATIVE WAYS FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS CAN USE TRUSTS
By: Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney, and Maria C. Gonzalez, B.C.C., Family Law Attorney
The following note is a brief review of three popular trusts that can help ensure compliance with future financial obligations set forth in a Pre-Nuptial Agreement or Marital Settlement Agreement.
The Importance of Your Adult Child Naming a Healthcare Surrogate and Power of Attorney
The Importance of Your Adult Child Naming a Healthcare Surrogate and Power of Attorney
By: Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Miami Estate Planning Attorney
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Is a Handwritten Will Valid Under Florida Law?
Is a Handwritten Will Valid Under Florida Law?
By: Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Miami Lakes Estate Planning Attorney
When planning for the future, a crucial step is ensuring that your wishes are respected after your death. This often involves creating a will. However, not all wills are created equal, and understanding the types of wills and required formalities is essential in Florida. One type is a “holographic will,” which is not recognized as valid under Florida law. Let’s explore what a holographic will is, why it’s not valid in Florida, and why a holographic will created in another state may still be problematic if you move to or have assets in Florida.
Keeping Peace in The Family: 5 Common Pitfalls
Keeping Peace in The Family: 5 Common Pitfalls
By Attorney Phil Rarick, Weston Estate Planning Attorney
As an estate planning attorney, I sometimes witness stressful family fights that break out upon the death of a father or mother or husband and wife. On some occasions, it’s outright family warfare! What is painful is that the family was functioning quite well before the passing of their family member. Here are five common pitfalls to avoid:
Celebrities Who Died Without a Last Will
Celebrities Who Died Without a Last Will
The Importance of Estate Planning
By: Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Miami Estate Planning Attorney
2024 Property Tax Appeal Deadline: Read the Small Print!
2024 Property Tax Appeal Deadline: Read the Small Print!
By: Phil Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney
You will miss this deadline if you do not read carefully – and you may need a magnifying glass to find it. Around the last weeks of August, you should have received in the mail a “Notice of Proposed Property Taxes” or “TRIM Notice” from your county property tax appraiser. This is NOT a bill but a notice. Buried at the bottom of your Notice in small print is an important deadline for appealing your tax assessment.