Even Clark Howard agrees that new parents should take the time to consult with an attorney to have their Will prepared. A Florida Will allows you to choose who you want to take care of and raise your children, should anything ever happen to both you and your spouse at…
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Estate Planning Thoughts
Does the term ” Florida Estate Planning” evoke thoughts of the very rich standing by their Bentleys in front of their massive estates? Maybe the term should simply be Planning, because no matter who you are or how much you own, Everyone needs “Estate” Planning Everyone has a Florida Estate,…
Same-Sex Couples interested in ERISA Profit-Sharing Benefits Case
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has been asked to determine whether the same-sex wife or parents of an attorney at the law firm of Cozen O’Connor should be the beneficiaries of the attorney’s profit-sharing plan. The parents of the deceased partner argue that an ERISA qualified plan falls under federal…
Florida Gay and Lesbian Service Members Rejoice!
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT), was adopted by Congress in 1996. On December 20, 2011 the the federal law banning openly gay people from serving in the military is repealed. The President, Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman signed and submitted a one-page certification to Congress that the…
DAP Trust: Dealing with your Digital / Online Rights and Propert Correctly.
Today there is a big hole in most estate plans. Most estate plans do not deal with the property and licence rights that almost all Americans have accumulated with their online lives. What online assets should be concerned with? Email Accounts – Gmail, Yahoo, MSN, Comcast, AOL … Social Networking…
Reason 7 to Make a Florida Estate Plan
Everyone seemed to like our last one (Reason 10)so much we decided to post another of our Reasons to Make a Florida Estate Plan. Please let us know what you think of this one, and if you are the new wife, we apologize
Estate Planning Documents Benefits to LGBT Community
It is crucial to make your heirs and family are aware of the fact that there are documents in place and where these documents can be found. Having your Florida estate planning documents prepared is the first step, and once you have made the call and scheduled a consult with…
Don’t Die Without Securing Your Estate Planning Documents
Florida residents be advised, not only is it important to consult with a Neptune Beach Estate Planning Attorney about having your Will, Trust, Power of Attorney and other legal documents prepared, but you must make your beneficiaries and heirs aware that they exist. Keeping your important legal, real estate, motor…
Other Jacksonville Estate Planning Lawyer Blogs and related Sites
Over the past several years the Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC has expanded into several additional practice areas. As these practice areas grown we have been adding staff and creating more informational blogs to help consumers and our clients understand some of the common legal issues. May of…
Using an ILIT For Your Life Insurance Policy in Florida
To hedge our bet against dying and to financially protect our families in the event death happens, we generally have a life insurance policy. This policy becomes part of our estate and can help our family with after death expenses such as funeral costs. You may already have a life…