Estate Planning Done Right: Why DIY Legal Solutions Can Cost You More in the Long Run
Why do people choose DIY estate planning over working with an attorney? The primary drivers are cost and perception. Many...
Planning For Today’s Brady Bunch Families
As a kid I thoroughly enjoyed watching – and rewatching – episodes of The Brady Bunch. I recently tried to watch an episode and found I could barely tolerate five minutes of the campy writing, terrible acting and the worst fake grass . . .
Why You Need a Florida Durable Power of Attorney: Part 2
failure to incorporate a Durable Power of Attorney into your financial management plans can result in unintended consequences. Most people fail to understand, however, just how necessary a Durable Power of Attorney can be when it comes to . . .
Why You Need a Florida Durable Power of Attorney: Part 1
Over the years I have come to realize a Durable Power of Attorney is one of the most misunderstood and underutilized legal documents in people’s estate plans. While most people have a Durable Power of Attorney as part of their estate plans . . .
Choosing the right personal representative in estate planning
The estate planning process requires that people complete certain uncomfortable tasks. A testator who is drafting their documents must think about what could happen after they die.
How can holiday charitable giving affect estate planning?
Roughly 30% of all charitable giving occurs in December, with the last three days of the month accounting for $1 out of every $10 charities receive annually. . .
Why it’s good to review your estate plan after divorce
Life can take unexpected turns, and one significant life event that can profoundly impact your financial and legal affairs is divorce. While the emotional aspects of divorce are undoubtedly challenging. . .
Preparing your Estate for your 4-legged children
We recently added a new face to the Marshall tribe; his name is Gizmo, a beautiful 10-year Brussels Griffon mix who...
Advice for the Newly Single
I handle various types of legal cases, but none is more heartbreaking and emotionally difficult than when I work with...
Make Your Estate Planning Personal
Estate planning seems personal because it is all about you, your assets, your beneficiaries, and everything in between. In reality,...