Can I Give My Daughter $50,000 Tax-Free?
Key Takeaways: Giving Money to Family Tax-Free If you want to give your daughter $50,000, the tax rules are actually very favorable. Remember: The annual gift tax exclusion in 2026…
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Florida Probate Explained: Real Case Studies, Probate Process, and How to Avoid Probate
Key Takeaways • Probate is required for assets owned solely in a decedent’s name without beneficiaries • Summary administration may be available for smaller estates • Formal administration is used…
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What Is the Best Way to Leave Your House to Your Children?
Key Takeaways: Best Way to Leave Your House to Your Children When planning to transfer your home to your children, remember these key points: Gifting property during your lifetime can…
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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…
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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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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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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…
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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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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…
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Estate Tax Portability: Why You May Need to File a 706 Even If You Don’t Owe Estate Tax
The Counterintuitive Part Most People Miss Most families assume that if an estate is well below the federal estate tax exemption, there’s no reason to file an estate tax return.…
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About The Firm
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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