Articles Posted in Elder Law

6 Ways to Avoid Guardianship
Rarick & Bowden Gold

By Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Miami Estate Planning Attorney Many people are concerned about their family avoiding probate upon their passing, but how can you avoid guardianship proceedings? As people age, the risk of cognitive decline and physical disabilities can sometimes necessitate guardianship, where a court appoints someone to make decisions on behalf of the…

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12 Point Wealth Protection Checklist For 2024
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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 planning for those with substantial wealth.…

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Florida’s New Directed Trust Act: Executive Summary
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Curve Balls to Watch for In New Florida Trust Director Law By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney, and Hannah S. Rarick, J.D. Candidate Effective as of last year July 1, 2021, Florida is now 1 of 15 states to enact the Uniform Directed Trust Act (FUDTA), F.S. §§736.1401 to .1416, that allows a third…

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Beware of Florida Trust 6-Month Statute of Limitations
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By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Trust Attorney and Hannah S. Rarick, J.D. Candidate Florida’s short 6-month statute of limitations on a trust accounting can be a sand trap for the qualified beneficiary of a Florida trust. Here are some quick tips based upon our years of experience as Miami Trust attorneys. Statutory Language It is…

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Remote Online Notarization For Trusts & Wills Begins July 1: Watch For These 5 Sand-Traps
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By Phil Rarick, Esq. and Jacqueline Bowden Gold, Esq., Miami Lakes and Weston Estate Planning Attorneys,with special thanks for comments by Rick Stockton, Esq. of Holland & Knight, a primary author of the Lawgic Florida Wills and Trust program. Editor’s Note: The following is a public service Alert from Rarick & Bowden Gold, P.A. This…

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Special 2020 Asset Protection Checklist
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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 designed to protect your family…

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Stimulus Checks Update: How Much? When?
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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 account by April 14. However,…

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READ THIS BEFORE DRAFTING YOUR OWN WILL
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By: Jacqueline R. Bowden Gold, Miami Lakes and Weston Estate Planning Attorney Don’t make the mistake of drafting your own Will and estate plan to save money. With general forms available and online companies that claim to walk you through the “easy” drafting process, it is common to fall prey to their low-priced services. As…

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Florida Treasure Hunt: Check It Now! Florida Unclaimed Property Law
Rarick & Bowden Gold

By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorney If you have never checked Florida’s website for lost accounts and abandoned property you should do so – immediately. You may be pleasantly surprised! You may think that it is not possible that you have any “unclaimed” property held by the State of Florida – and…

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