Can a Florida Trust be Contested? By Phil Rarick, Weston Trust Attorney, and Jasmine Benitez, Legal Assistant Estate planning is essential for ensuring your wishes are carried out after you are gone. Today, the preferred choice for estate planning is a living revocable trust. But what happens if a qualified…
What is a Florida Beneficiary’s Right to Trust Accounting? By Phil Rarick, Weston Trust Attorney, and Jasmine Benitez, Legal Assistant In Florida, qualified beneficiaries of a trust have a legal right to receive an accounting from the trustee. This accounting is a detailed report of the trust’s financial activities, including…
Can a Trustee Be Removed in Florida? By Phil Rarick, Weston Trust Attorney, and Jasmine Benitez, Legal Assistant The answer is yes – under certain circumstances, a trustee can be removed from their duties. A trustee has a high fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of the qualified…
Should You Use a Lady Bird Deed or a Trust in Florida? By Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Broward Estate Planning Attorney When planning your estate in Florida, you may have heard about Lady Bird Deeds (Enhanced Life Estate Deeds) and Revocable Living Trusts as tools to transfer property while avoiding probate. But which is…
What is a Family Trust? By Phil Rarick, Weston Trust Attorney – Every family needs instructions in the event of disability or death. A Family Trust, also known as a Living Trust, is your detailed, legally binding instructions to care for you and your family in the event of mental…
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,…
3 CREATIVE WAYS FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS CAN USE TRUSTS By: Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney, and Maria C. Gonzalez, B.C.C., Family Law Attorney The following note is a brief review of three popular trusts that can help ensure compliance with future financial obligations set forth in a Pre-Nuptial…
The Importance of Your Adult Child Naming a Healthcare Surrogate and Power of Attorney By: Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Miami Estate Planning Attorney – When a child turns 18, they reach the legal age of majority. While they may still be living at home and supported by you, your child is…
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…
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…