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Medicaid Planning: Helpful Tool or Not Necessary?
Medicaid Planning: Helpful Tool or Not Necessary? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 27, 2026 When clients sit down to create an estate plan, they often assume a standard Revocable Living Trust and a Will are all they need to protect their family’s financial future. Then...
Florida’s New CHOICE Act Brings Stronger Protections – For Employers Who Take Advantage of Them
Florida’s New CHOICE Act Brings Stronger Protections – For Employers Who Take Advantage of Them By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 20, 2026 Our state has made a big move in favor of employers with the passage of the CHOICE Act. This new law strengthens non-compete...
Trade Secrets vs. Patents: How to Choose the Right IP Strategy for Your Business
Trade Secrets vs. Patents: How to Choose the Right IP Strategy for Your Business By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 17, 2026 When business owners develop a new product, software algorithm, specialized process, or chemical compound, their immediate reaction is often: "We...
Lady Bird Deed vs. Revocable Trust in Florida: Which Is Right for You?
Lady Bird Deed vs. Revocable Trust in Florida: Which Is Right for You? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 18, 2026 When my clients ask how to keep their Florida real estate out of probate, two popular tools almost always come up: Lady Bird Deeds and Revocable Living...
Moving to Florida? Here Are the Legal Documents You Need to Update
Moving to Florida? Here Are the Legal Documents You Need to Update By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 13, 2026 Maybe you have an exciting new job offer. Or you’re attracted to our state’s lack of income tax. It could just be as simple as wanting to bask in the year-round...
Why Florida Probate Can Be More Complicated Than Other States
Why Florida Probate Can Be More Complicated Than Other States By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 11, 2026 If you’ve ever had to handle the estate of a relative in another state, you might assume that settling an estate in Florida works pretty much the same way. Seems...
Why Setting Up a Trust is One of the Smartest Financial Moves You Can Make
Why Setting Up a Trust is One of the Smartest Financial Moves You Can Make By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 10, 2026 When people think about estate planning, the first document that comes to mind is often a Last Will and Testament. But while a will is a foundational...
July 2026 Florida Probate Updates
2026 Florida Probate Udpates By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 3, 2026 The Upside of Probate (Really!) Not every estate needs to avoid probate. For smaller estates or situations where family dynamics are complex, the court’s involvement can provide structure and...
Florida’s New CHOICE Act: What Employers Need to Know About Non-Competes
Florida has made a big move in favor of employers with the passage of the CHOICE Act, a new law that strengthens non-compete agreements and gives businesses more tools to protect their teams, clients, and confidential information. So, what changed? In simple terms,...
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters) By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. June 15, 2026 Trusts are powerful estate planning tools that help you control how your assets are managed during your lifetime and distributed after your death. One...
