Legal Insights

Everyone has heard of wills and trusts. Most articles written on these topics, however, often presume that everyone knows the basics of these important documents….

Before I was 18 years old, our family lived in six different houses. I went to six different schools. It meant I wasn’t part of…

Tenants of a Florida apartment are reeling over their management company’s requirement that they show proof of having a COVID-19 vaccine before moving in or renewing…

On June 24, 2021, at 1:25 a.m. EDT, a portion of the Champlain Towers South Condominium collapsed in Surfside, Florida.  The collapse was a human…

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders (D) has introduced legislation that would require more estates to pay estate tax and that raises the amounts they would pay….

The simple answer is that a bankruptcy proof of claim is a document filed in a bankruptcy case that formally registers a claim against a…

I have been practicing law in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration for over twelve years. During this time, I have had the fortune of helping hundreds of clients plan for their families and loved ones futures.

Mittens the cat and Peanut the dog can be members of the family, but what happens to Mittens or Peanut after you are gone?  How can you ensure your pets will be cared for?  One option is to create a pet trust. 

Estate Planning and Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida: Now is the time to implement or review your estate plan What if you suddenly find yourself sick…