Estate Planning

Are You Falling for These Florida Homestead Myths?

Key Takeaways Homestead protection does not apply to every creditor Florida law restricts how homestead property can be inherited Placing your home in an LLC can remove homestead protections There…

Estate Planning Wills & Trusts

Pour-Over Wills: Why You Still Need One with Your Trust

Creating a living trust is one of the most effective ways to protect your family, preserve privacy, and avoid unnecessary court involvement after your death. Many people assume that once…

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Estate Planning Wills & Trusts

What Does It Mean to Fund Your Trust?

Creating a revocable living trust is a smart step in protecting your assets and ensuring your wishes are carried out, but creating the trust alone isn’t enough. One of the…

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Estate Planning Wills & Trusts

Why Naming a Beneficiary Is One of the Most Important Steps in Estate Planning

When most people think about estate planning, they imagine wills, trusts, and legal paperwork. But one of the easiest, and most overlooked, steps you can take to protect your loved…

Estate Planning Wills & Trusts

Top 8 Estate Planning Myths in Florida And Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Create a Plan

At SJF Law Group, our South Florida estate planning attorneys often meet clients who are unsure whether they need an estate plan, or mistakenly believe they don’t. According to recent…

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Estate Planning Wills & Trusts

5 Things You Should Never Write in Your Trust (And What to Do Instead)

Did you know nearly 50% of Americans don’t have any estate plan at all? And even among those who do, many make critical mistakes, especially in their trusts, that create…

Estate Planning

Breaking Down Florida’s Great Wealth Migration By The Numbers

High-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and families are leaving high-tax states in droves, redirecting billions of dollars and creating an economic boom in Florida. For our clients—successful individuals and families focused on…

Estate Planning Wills & Trusts

What Is the Generation-Skipping Tax and How Do I Avoid It?

The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT) ensures the IRS gets its share when wealth bypasses a generation. This tax kicks in when assets are transferred to grandchildren or younger beneficiaries, sidestepping…

Estate Planning Wills & Trusts

7 Insider Estate Planning Secrets of the Ultra Wealthy

Wealth isn’t just about earning—it’s about keeping and growing it across generations. From advanced gifting tactics to secretive trusts and tax-efficient investments, these high-level strategies are designed to protect assets,…

Estate Planning Probate Wills & Trusts

Protecting Foreign Property in Your Estate Plan: A Strategic Approach

Owning foreign property adds layers of complexity to estate planning. Different countries have their own rules on inheritance, taxes, and probate, which can clash with your intentions and complicate things…

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Since 2011, SJF Law Group has been helping clients protect their families with estate planning, probate & trust administration. We pride ourselves on combining the personalized service and attention of a boutique firm, with the talent and legal acumen of a large firm.

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Estate Planning

Are You Falling for These Florida Homestead Myths?

Pour-Over Wills: Why You Still Need One with Your Trust

What Does It Mean to Fund Your Trust?

Why Naming a Beneficiary Is One of the Most Important Steps in Estate Planning

Top 8 Estate Planning Myths in Florida And Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Create a Plan

5 Things You Should Never Write in Your Trust (And What to Do Instead)

Breaking Down Florida’s Great Wealth Migration By The Numbers

What Is the Generation-Skipping Tax and How Do I Avoid It?

7 Insider Estate Planning Secrets of the Ultra Wealthy

Protecting Foreign Property in Your Estate Plan: A Strategic Approach

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