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Tag: Estate Planning

Choosing the Right Person for Power of Attorney: Tips for Protecting Your Interests

Power of attorney (POA) allows someone to act on your behalf (Florida Statute Chapter 709). Granting someone power of attorney in Florida gives them significant control over your financial, legal, […]

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What Can We Learn From David Geffen? Divorce Lessons, Community Property, and Florida Trusts

You can’t escape the story! Billionaire David Geffen, 82, files for divorce from David Armstrong, 32, after less than 2 years of marriage. Of course, there was no prenup! So, […]

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The Importance of a Living Will: Ensuring Your Medical Preferences Are Honored

A living will gives you a voice in your medical care when you can no longer speak for yourself. It is an important estate planning document that every person in […]

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Estate Planning Essentials: How to Secure Your Family’s Future

Many people do not have an estate plan at all. More than 60% of U.S. adults do not even have a will, let alone other estate planning documents (AARP). It […]

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What Can We Learn From a Dragon Logo? Lessons in Branding, Law, and Courtroom Decorum

In a dramatic turn of events worthy of a scene straight out of Game of Thrones, a judge in Michigan has struck down a lawsuit filed by Dragon Lawyers PC, […]

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What Can We Learn from Barry White? Estate Planning Lessons from a Legal Love Ballad

The legendary soul and R&B singer died in 2003 at the age of 58, leaving behind a $20M estate. At the time of his passing, the Walrus of Love (yes, […]

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What Can We Learn From John Wayne? Estate Planning Lessons for Florida Families

Well, folks, let me tell ya, when the curtain fell on the life of that legendary actor, John Wayne, in 1979, he left behind a whole heap of kinfolk—seven kids, […]

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What Can We Learn From AI? Why It’s No Substitute for an Estate Planning Attorney in Florida

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days! And yes, it’s even starting to show up in the legal field. For people facing legal issues, AI might seem like a cheaper, […]

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Why You Need a Health Care Proxy: Making Medical Decisions Easier for Loved Ones

A comprehensive estate plan should include provisions that protect you in the event of incapacity. It is a risk that we all need to be prepared for. A health care […]

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Top Mistakes to Avoid When Creating an Estate Plan

Every adult in Florida should have a comprehensive estate plan in place. With that being said, merely setting up a basic estate plan is not necessarily good enough. You need […]

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Five Risks of DIY Estate Planning: Why Legal Advice is Essential

An alarming number of people have not established an estate plan. A survey cited by Think Advisor found that just 26% of Americans have a comprehensive estate plan in place. […]

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Integrating a Healthcare Proxy into Your Estate Planning: A Detailed Guide

Health planning is a very important and often underrated part of estate planning. Every adult should have a comprehensive plan for their health. Notably, a healthcare proxy is one of […]

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How to Create a Living Will: A Detailed Guide to Making Your Healthcare Wishes Known

Do you want to have control over what happens to your own health care? If so, it is imperative that you develop a plan for incapacity. The reality is that […]

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Trust Administration Essentials: Navigating Complex Family Dynamics and Legalities

Trusts can be a highly effective estate planning tool. You can set up a trust for a wide range of different purposes—from preserving wealth to protecting assets to providing for […]

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The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan: How Life Changes Affect Your Assets

Many people do not have an adequate estate plan in place. The AARP cites survey data showing that around 6 in 10 American adults have no will or other estate […]

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How to Use a Power of Attorney

An estate plan should be comprehensive. It is about far more than setting up a will to determine who gets to inherit estate assets.  A comprehensive estate plan should also […]

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Understanding Irrevocable Trusts: A Comprehensive Guide to Estate Planning

Every adult in South Florida needs a well-constructed estate plan. A great plan is a comprehensive plan. Many people can benefit from setting up a trust as part of their […]

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Florida Land Trusts

Estate planning is complicated. The process always starts with a will. For many people, a trust can also be a cost-effective, efficient way to protect and preserve their assets. Notably, […]

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Demystifying Probate Law: A Comprehensive Guide for Executors and Heirs

Probate is complicated. You may have even heard some horror stories from people who ran into serious complications during the probate process. At The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg, we […]

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Cryptocurrency in Probate: Navigating Digital Assets

A growing number of people own a considerable amount of cryptocurrency. Forbes Magazine estimates that the total global value of cryptocurrency is approximately $1.75 trillion (February 2024). While still not […]

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Securing Your Property Rights: A Comprehensive Guide

What happens if you pass away without an estate plan? In Florida, you will be classified as “intestate,” and your property and assets will be subject to the state’s intestacy […]

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Elder Law: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Did you know that the number of senior citizens in the United States is on the rise? With the Baby Boomer generation hitting retirement age and increasing life expectancy, the […]

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Probate 101: A Guide to the Probate Process

When a person passes away, their estate must be settled. In Florida, many estates will go through a legal process known as probate.  As explained by the Florida Courts, “probate […]

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Empowering Your Future: A Comprehensive Guide to the Power of Attorney 

Every adult in Florida should have a well-designed estate plan in place. Estate planning is about far more than determining who gets what. It is also about protecting your health, […]

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