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Estate Planning

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Got Married… Without a Prenup

Although they both reached out to lawyers for a prenup, Justin and Hailey contacted their attorneys the very same day that they got hitched.  There’s no way to get a […]

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Aretha Franklin Had No Estate Plan

Five people reached out to me to let me know that the Queen of Soul passed away intestate, without a will or trust.  You guys are reading my emails and […]

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Death Disrupted: New Technologies to Digitize Life

I spend a lot of my day talking about and planning for death.  Until now, it’s been an inevitability of life.  However, a la Black Mirror, artificial intelligence specialists and […]

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What Can We Learn From Anthony Bourdain’s Estate Plan?

Anthony Bourdain not only loved to explore but also made it a point to inspire others to travel.  In his Last Will and Testament, he specifically bequeathed his frequent flyer […]

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Navigating the Trust Agreement Highway

Just like cars, there are many different types of trusts out there for you to select. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the concept, here is a run-down; […]

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Does Your Trust Need a Facelift?

Hey, we do live in South Florida. But seriously, I come across many trusts created in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s where life was slower, and trusts were irrevocable. […]

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Prince’s Estate is a Mess

There’s no other way to say it.  Almost two years after the legendary singer died, Prince’s estate is more convoluted than ever.  To the best of our knowledge, the Purple […]

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Do Not Resuscitate Tattoo

Just when you think you’ve seen it all….an unconscious patient was brought into a Miami emergency room with the words “Do Not Resuscitate” tattooed across his chest.  The word “Not” […]

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Family Holiday Discussions

I’m often asked how to prevent family squabbles once a loved-one passes away.  Surprisingly, the answer is to ensure a common understanding of the estate plan.  Even an “unfair” plan, […]

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The Worst State to Die In 2017 (from a state death tax perspective)

There are currently 18 states plus the District of Columbia that impose either an estate or inheritance tax or both.  Nine of those states are introducing death tax changes in […]

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Hugh Hefner: An Estate Planning Role Model

In case you haven’t heard, Hugh Hefner “Hef”, the publisher of Playboy Magazine, died last month, at the age of ninety-one. Although his Will was not made public, It’s clear […]

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Estate Planning for Same-Sex Unions in Florida

The US Supreme Court, in United States v. Windsor, 133 S. Ct. 2675 (2013) recently held that for purposes of applying federal law, same-sex married couples residing in a jurisdiction […]

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What’s Portability?

More than a fancy word, there are two portability programs I discuss frequently with folks: 1. The Florida Portability Transfer of Homestead, where beginning in 2008 Florida homeowners can transfer […]

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Estate Planning with Religion in Mind

According to many surveys, 95 percent of Americans believe in G-d or some type of higher power. While some define religion as a belief in G-d, not all religions do. […]

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Who Will Watch Over Johnny?

As every parent knows, life happens. Things that cannot be predicted happen and all that we can do sometimes is be prepared for whatever life throws our way. As parents, […]

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