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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
ESTATE PLANNING: WHY IS EXPLICITLY DISINHERITING SOMEONE SMARTER THAN LEAVING THEM $1?
When it comes to estate planning, one of the most emotionally charged decisions can be whether to include or exclude someone from your will. Whether it’s an estranged child, former relationship, or a distant relative, many people think the safest ...