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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 incapacity or death. A trust…

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 Agreement or Marital Settlement Agreement. Hypothetical…

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…

by: Phillip B. Rarick, Esq. Here is the good news/bad news I received from my bank today regarding my Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application: The good news: your application has been approved; the bad: the SBA is out of money and you must wait for Congress to refund the program! Although I have heard of…

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,…

______ #1. Trust Funding. After we signed your trust, we reviewed the funding of your trust and I gave you detailed Funding Notes. Have you followed up on these instructions? Funding is simply the transfer of your assets into your trust. It is a good idea to annually review the funding of your trust. It…

Who is Impacted by this Decision: Anyone with ownership interest in a single member Florida limited liability company (LLC). Executive Summary: On June 24, 2010, the Florida Supreme court held that a single member Florida limited liability company does not protect against an outside creditor with a judgment against the sole member of the LLC.…