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What is the Best Probate Option for Me in Florida?

What is the Best Probate Option for Me in Florida? By Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Broward Probate Attorney – Navigating the probate process can be daunting, especially during an emotionally challenging time. Florida law provides several probate options tailored to the complexity of the estate, the size of the assets,…

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Understanding Spousal Rights Under Florida Probate Law

Understanding Spousal Rights Under Florida Probate Law: What You Need to Know By Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Weston Probate Attorney Florida probate law provides specific protections for legally recognized spouses upon the death of their partner. However, it’s important to note that Florida does not recognize common law marriage, meaning…

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Is a Handwritten Will Valid Under Florida Law?

Is a Handwritten Will Valid Under Florida Law? By: Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Miami Lakes Estate Planning Attorney When planning for the future, a crucial step is ensuring that your wishes are respected after your death. This often involves creating a will. However, not all wills are created equal, and understanding…

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Keeping Peace in The Family: 5 Common Pitfalls

Keeping Peace in The Family: 5 Common Pitfalls By Attorney Phil Rarick, Weston Estate Planning Attorney As an estate planning attorney, I sometimes witness stressful family fights that break out upon the death of a father or mother or husband and wife. On some occasions, it’s outright family warfare! What…

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Florida Successor Trustee Checklist 2024

Florida Successor Trustee Checklist   By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney You are named the successor trustee and the trustmaker has just died.   No doubt these are difficult times, but thankfully there are many resources to help.  The following is a checklist of initial important tasks to help guide…

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12 Point Wealth Protection Checklist For 2024

12 Point Wealth Protection Checklist For 2024 By: Phil Rarick & Jacqueline Bowden Gold, Estate & Business Law Attorneys Note:    Rarick & Bowden Gold’s mission is helping all families protect their hard-earned wealth regardless of size – we provide basic estate planning for families with modest savings and advanced…

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Contract Review: Does Covid-19 Excuse Performance?

by: Phillip B. Rarick, Esq. We have been helping small business owners survive and thrive – in good times and bad – for over 25 years. Here is how we may be able to help you in this current challenging business environment. 1.    Contract Review and Force Majeure. A…

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Special 2020 Asset Protection Checklist

by: Phillip B. Rarick, Esq. The Covid-19 Pandemic has changed the world as we know it and presented daunting challenges we have not encountered in our life time. It requires a total review of your estate plan and business entities to assure you are taking full advantage of Florida laws…

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Stimulus Checks Update: How Much? When?

How Much? Here is an updated calculator from Turbotax:  Stimulus Check Calculator  When Will Checks Arrive?   If you signed up for direct deposit on either your 2018 or 2019 tax return, the IRS reportedly will start issuing electronic deposits on April 9 and they should show up in your bank…

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