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, a Florida Land Trust is a specialized estate planning option available to many residents of our state. At The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg, we […]
Read More…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 are a solutions-focused law firm with extensive experience handling probate law matters. We work with executors and heirs. Below, our Fort Lauderdale probate administration lawyer […]
Read More…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 well understood by everyone, cryptocurrency is an asset class that is likely here to stay. This raises an important question: How is a digital asset […]
Read More…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 laws. The Legal Information Institute explains that the legal definition of intestacy is that state law will decide what happens to your property—meaning you will […]
Read More…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 Census Bureau reports that around 1 in 6 Americans are now senior citizens—and that number is expected to jump to 1 in 5 in the […]
Read More…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 is a court-supervised process” during which a deceased person’s assets will be identified, gathered, and eventually distributed to the proper beneficiaries. There are many myths […]
Read More…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, your rights, and your financial interests—no matter what tomorrow might bring. Incapacity planning is an essential part of estate planning. Power of attorney (POA) is […]
Read More…Medicare is a “federal health insurance for people 65 or older.” Every person who reaches this age has the right to enroll in Medicare to seek coverage for medical services. There are many myths and misconceptions about what Medicare actually is and how it works. At The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg, we are committed […]
Read More…Are you a South Florida resident who currently lacks a personalized estate plan? You are not the only one: The AARP reports that a shocking 60% of U.S. adults do not have basic estate planning documents in place. The right time to craft an estate plan is now. The importance of a customized, well-crafted estate […]
Read More…Estate administration is complicated, and it can be even more complicated when a person passes away without a will. A last will and testament is a core estate planning document. It allows a person to control what happens to their property and their assets after they pass away. You may be wondering: What happens if […]
Read More…Every adult should have a comprehensive, personally tailored estate plan in place. Yet, the AARP reports that 60% of Americans lack a will, let alone other estate planning documents. Without a proper estate plan, you are vulnerable. A properly designed estate plan should protect you, your family, and your finances. At The Law Offices of […]
Read More…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; a trust is a legal arrangement that allows a third party, or trustee, to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary or beneficiaries. Most trusts […]
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