Estate Planning

4 Essential Elements a Trust Must Have to Qualify Under Florida’s New Community Property Trust Act.

On July 1, 2021, Florida’s new Community Property Trust Act became effective. The Community Property Trust Act (or “CPTA”) allows married couples in Florida to create a valid community property…

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Estate Planning Wills & Trusts

Florida’s Community Property Trust Act: How It Works

Most people don’t think of Florida as a community property state because it isn’t. But a Florida law that took effect in 2021 gives married couples a way to access…

Estate Planning Probate

Good Things Come in Threes: The 3 Main Roles in a Trust.

A revocable living trust (aka a “living trust,” referred to here simply as a “trust”) is a wonderful estate planning tool. But understanding who the parties in a trust are…

Estate Planning Probate

Why A Power of Attorney Isn’t So Powerful When It Comes to Trusts.

The 30‑Second Takeaway A power of attorney (POA) is wonderful for paying Mom’s everyday bills or signing Dad’s tax return—but the minute those assets land in a living trust, the POA hits…

Estate Planning

What’s So Special About Special Needs Trusts?

A trust is a very flexible estate planning tool. The great thing about creating a trust is that it can adapt to the particular needs of your unique situation. If…

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Estate Planning Probate

2 Ways You Can Lose Tenancy by The Entirety Property Protection.

Not all states allow married couples to hold property under the designation of tenancy by the entirety (“TBE property”). But in those states, like Florida, that do, owning real or…

Estate Planning

3 Estate Planning Mistakes.

The whole point of having an estate plan is to plan ahead and prepare for your inevitable demise so that you can have peace of mind, knowing your family will…

Person signing a Last Will and Testament document with glasses on the table representing why a will alone isn't enough for Florida estate planning

Estate Planning Wills & Trusts

Why a Will Alone Isn’t Enough for Your Florida Estate Plan

You’ve done something most people haven’t: you’ve created a will. That’s an important first step, and it’s more than most Florida adults have in place. But if you think a…

Estate Planning

If You “Care a Lot” About Your Future, Do This to Avoid Becoming a Ward of the State.

Netflix’s movie, I Care A Lot, is causing quite a stir. The movie centers around an entrepreneur, Marla Greyson (Rosamond Pike) who runs a business as a court-appointed guardian handling…

Estate Planning

What is a Florida Land Trust?

If you own real estate in Florida, you may be interested in learning more about Florida’s Land Trusts. Although a comprehensive explanation of land trusts is beyond the scope of…

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Estate Planning

4 Essential Elements a Trust Must Have to Qualify Under Florida’s New Community Property Trust Act.

Florida’s Community Property Trust Act: How It Works

Good Things Come in Threes: The 3 Main Roles in a Trust.

Why A Power of Attorney Isn’t So Powerful When It Comes to Trusts.

What’s So Special About Special Needs Trusts?

2 Ways You Can Lose Tenancy by The Entirety Property Protection.

3 Estate Planning Mistakes.

Why a Will Alone Isn’t Enough for Your Florida Estate Plan

If You “Care a Lot” About Your Future, Do This to Avoid Becoming a Ward of the State.

What is a Florida Land Trust?

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