My Blogs

Smiling woman with text about legacy and Miami Beach.
A pen and pencil on top of an article.
A sunset over the water with trees in front of it.

ESTATE PLANNING IN MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM CELEBRITY ESTATE AND TRUST CASES?

Celebrities teach us many lessons; some teach us what to do and some not. Jimmy Buffett, Tony Bennett, Gene Hackman, and Hulk Hogan teach us in this blog. Let’s take a closer look at these celebrity lessons so we don’t ...
Attorney discussing irrevocable trust necessity.

DO YOU REALLY NEED A 125 PAGE IRREVOCABLE TRUST? MIAMI BEACH ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY ANSWERS 

My long-time client asked me this question last week, “Do I really need a 125-page irrevocable trust? My son’s attorney in another state says everyone needs one.†The truth? Most people do not need a lengthy, complicated irrevocable trust. Every family’s situation ...
A sunset over the water with trees in the background.

DO YOU OWN REAL ESTATE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY? DO YOU NEED ESTATE PLANNING HERE AND THERE?

Owning property in a foreign country sounds glamorous—and it is. Whether it’s a villa in Italy, a pied-à-terre in Paris, or a beachfront home in the Caribbean, real estate abroad is a dream for many Floridians. Yet, when it comes ...
Digital asset icons on blue grid background.

ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUR DIGITAL ASSETS IN FLORIDA, HOW DO I PROTECT MY LEGACY AND MY LOVED ONES?

Screenshot We live online more than ever—yet most estate plans overlook the mountain of digital assets we create and own. From social media accounts and email to crypto wallets and family photo libraries, your digital life holds financial, sentimental, and ...
A road with trees and bushes on both sides of it.

ESTATE PLANNING AND CHOOSING A TRUSTEE; COULD JIMMY BUFFET’S $275MILLION DOLLAR ESTATE BEEN HANDLED DIFFERENTLY?

Choosing your trustee is one of the most important decisions you can make in creating your estate plan. The process can be peaceful or a huge legal battle, you get to choose. For example, Jimmy Buffet’s surviving wife, Jane Buffet, ...
Inspirational quote about love and mindfulness.

 ESTATE PLANNING: WHAT IS YOUR FINAL GIFT TO YOUR LOVED ONES?

Screenshot Grieving the death of a loved one is hard. Discover how proper estate planning with me, a Miami Beach attorney, can help you prepare for the unexpected and protect the people you love. Learn why planning ahead is the ...

LATEST BLOGS