We all know about the events that led to Britney Spears’ hospitalization in 2008 and the subsequent loss of the custody of her sons. Her emotional issues prompted her father to file for conservatorship, which he still has, in order to prevent her from making any...
Month: July 2013
Trusts may have better protected James Gandolfini’s heirs
The death of Soprano star James Gandolfini saddened the entire nation last month, as well as his family and close friends. Reportedly, the actor left behind an estate worth about $70 million, and he was generous enough to include several beneficiaries in his will....
Florida law allows for easy assigning of personal items to family
Estate planning not only involves the distribution of assets, but can also mean figuring out what will happen to the many things you've accumulated throughout the years and think your loved ones will want to remember you by after you're gone. Even the closest family...
Florida same-sex couples can be affected by new ruling
For many years, same-sex couples have had a difficult time managing joint accounts and taking care of estate tax and other tax issues. The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is expected to make it easier for married...
Other options exist to avoid a will contest
The unfortunate truth of estate planning is that sometimes it can get nasty. If wills aren’t drawn out clearly, those who feel entitled to a share of the inheritance can start a dispute that could tie the estate up in probate for years. Florida residents wanting...
