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By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq.,  Miami Trust Attorney

Quote: There are three things that are real – God, human folly and laughter.  The first two are beyond our comprehension.   So we must do what we can with the third.   –  John F. Kennedy

Here are five bad items of advice – that you hear all the time from otherwise smart persons:

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Probate Attorney

I.          Determining Survivors

The personal representative has a duty to bring an action for the wrongful death of the decedent.  F.S. 768.20.    The Act  provides for damages for the estate and “survivors”.   Survivors include the surviving spouse, “minor children” under 25 years of age, and in some instances parents.   

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq.,  Miami Trust Attorney

Summary:

The following Alert discusses the Florida real estate form DR-430 required to be filed upon the cumulative transfer or control of more than 50% of the legal entity that owned the property, or transfer of more than 50% of ownership interest.

By Phillip B. Rarick

This summer my family had the opportunity to travel to France.   It was a busy trip, and we saw many spectacular works of art and architecture by past generations of artists.    

The most special trip was our visit Normandy, where a generation of Americans representing the diversity of this country, challenged and beat back one of the darkest forces ever assembled in human history.  Here are a few pictures from this trip.

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Asset Protection Attorney

On occasion, I am invited to speak to small business groups regarding tips on how best to protect your business and investments from rogue lawsuits – or any lawsuit. 

Those who have heard my presentation know about the basketball that I bring to each presentation.  I coached youth basketball for many years,  and one of the first points we drilled was protecting the “rock” or the ball.   To win games, you better first protect the rock. 

By: Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Probate Attorney

Executive Summary

Failure to obtain court approval under Florida guardianship law of a pre-suit structured settlement exceeding $15,000 on behalf of a Florida minor child could result in the settlement being disaffirmed by the minor on reaching majority or within a reasonable time thereafter. See F.S. 744.387(3)(a)

By Phillip B. Rarick Esq., Miami Probate Attorney

The following documents are usually needed to open a testate Florida ancillary probate:

Court-authenticated copy of:

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Probate Attorney

Executive Summary:

The following is a memorandum our firm gives to the person named as Personal Representative (in other states this role is referred to as the “Executor”) in the decedent’s will, or who is entitled to be Personal Representative  under Florida law.   This memo summarizes:

By: Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Probate Attorney

Note:  This is a first in a series of short reports on the subject of avoiding elder abuse scams – a subject of considerable importance in south Florida. However, these reports are for persons of all ages.   

Example From Real Life:  An attorney I know exceptionally well was scammed for a $3,000  deposit by a roofer after Hurricane Andrew a number of years ago.  The roofer  claimed to be working under his bosses’ license.   Name of this attorney? See the author’s name above!

By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Probate Attorney 

Note:   This is a short list of  initial tasks for a person who may be appointed the Personal Representative (or Executor) of an estate under a Florida will, or if there is no will, in an intestate estate.  This is not a complete list of the Personal Representative’s tasks.     For questions call an attorney at Rarick & Bowden Gold, P.A. at  (305) 556-5209 or email to info@raricklaw.com

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