By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Probate Attorney
We have written about this issue in the past, but it is one that keeps popping up. Here are the relevant facts. Note: I have changed some facts to avoid disclosure of private information.
Recently, we reviewed a New York will where the drafting attorney named himself and his client’s CPA as Personal Representative for the estate. Neither the attorney nor the CPA were blood related to the client and neither were residents of Florida.
By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Trust Attorney
Quote: There are three things that are real – God, human folly and laughter. The first two are beyond our comprehension. So we must do what we can with the third. – John F. Kennedy
Here are five bad items of advice – that you hear all the time from otherwise smart persons:
By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Trust Attorney
¿Qué es un fideicomiso de vida? ¿Cómo ayuda a evitar la legalización? ¿Por qué la mayoría de familias están usando un fideicomiso de vida en vez de un testamento para proporcionar para sus queridos? Estas preguntas y muchas más tienen respuesta en nuestro informe popular, Comprendiendo Fideicomiso de Vida Para Residentes de la Florida.
Gracias a nuestra asistente legal Jacqueline Bowden, y nuestra pasante Tamara Bauza, ahora tenemos disponible una traducción en español del informe. Para obtener una copia haga clic aquí: Comprendiendo Fideicomiso de Vida Para Residentes de la Florida.
By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Probate Attorney
I. Determining Survivors
The personal representative has a duty to bring an action for the wrongful death of the decedent. F.S. 768.20. The Act provides for damages for the estate and “survivors”. Survivors include the surviving spouse, “minor children” under 25 years of age, and in some instances parents.
By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Trust Attorney
Summary:
The following Alert discusses the Florida real estate form DR-430 required to be filed upon the cumulative transfer or control of more than 50% of the legal entity that owned the property, or transfer of more than 50% of ownership interest.
By Phillip B. Rarick
This summer my family had the opportunity to travel to France. It was a busy trip, and we saw many spectacular works of art and architecture by past generations of artists.
The most special trip was our visit Normandy, where a generation of Americans representing the diversity of this country, challenged and beat back one of the darkest forces ever assembled in human history. Here are a few pictures from this trip.
By Phillip B. Rarick, Miami Asset Protection Attorney
Let’s face it. If you have adult children, now married or considering marriage, you are a little concerned that your daughter’s husband could someday inherit your hard earned wealth. (Or maybe it’s your son’s wife.)
So, how do you protect your property, and make sure it goes to only your adult children (or your grandchildren) and not your child’s spouse?
By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorney
Click Here: Part 3: The Asset Protection Ladder
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By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorney
Click Here: Asset Protection in Florida – Part 2 – Tenancy By Entirety
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By Phillip B. Rarick, Esq., Miami Asset Protection Attorney
Click here: Part 1 – Homestead and Other Protected Assets
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