With the number of cases of coronavirus growing daily and a national crisis that is expected to get worse before it gets better, Americans are looking for ways to find some certainty amid unpredictability. One such example is the increased demand for online estate planning services. Certain search terms have …
Read MoreEstate Planning Attorney Coral Gables: When to Revisit Your Plan
If you’ve got an estate plan in place, congratulations! That’s a pretty big deal considering that only about half of Americans have done any estate planning at all. So far, you’re on the right track. But do you ever need to review or update your estate plan once you’ve put …
Read MoreHow Do You Choose an Executor of a Will?
If you’ve got a will, you’ll need to appoint an executor. Choosing an executor of a will is one of the most important estate planning decisions that you’ll have to make, so it’s best to choose wisely. The right person for the job will not only be a person you …
Read MoreWills and Trusts: What’s the Difference?
Looking at how often the terms wills and trusts are used for one another, you might think they’re interchangeable. But the truth of the situation is that these two terms mean very different things. Let’s take a look at what those differences are. When Wills and Trusts Take Effect The …
Read MoreDo You Benefit from the New Estate Tax Law Changes in 2018?
Under the new estate tax law changes, clients may not be aware that we can now help them pass more wealth to the next generation and to charities. What Changes Have Been Made to the Estate Tax Law? So, under the new tax reform act, they made some changes to …
Read MoreFlorida Probate Rules: What You Need to Know about It in the Sunshine State
If a loved one has passed away and you’re left with the will, how do the Florida probate rules affect the process? The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, which we will get to in a minute. The first thing you should know is that if …
Read MoreKeep Your Money in the Family: 4 Estate Planning Strategies
You work hard for your money and the property that you own, but you don’t have to worry about estate taxes. After all, a single person can have up to $11.2 million in assets before having to even think about Uncle Sam getting a share, right? Well, yes, that’s true. …
Read MoreHow to Acquire a Business Properly: Some Examples
So there are three steps in how to acquire a business. The first is how you’re going to create your entity to acquire that business. The second step is the due diligence process, which is where clients get to investigate the business they’re going to buy and look at the …
Read MoreWill a Partnership Agreement Give Me a New Partner? Some Scenarios
The rules for partnerships vary from one organization to the next, largely due to whether a partnership agreement exists. Under the existing regulations, your partnership needs a written, signed agreement. If none is in place, the partnership will dissolve if one of the partners dies. If that partner has left …
Read MoreWhat Does an Estate Planning Attorney Do? Plan for the Future
You’ve probably heard a lot about creating a will and an estate plan. But perhaps you’re not quite sure what exactly an estate planning attorney can do for you. You might think planning starts and stops with drafting a last will and testament, but the truth is, an attorney in …
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