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Dangers of Business Probate: What Happens after a FL Business Owner’s Death?
When you run a business, planning your estate isn’t just about signing over your financial accounts and personal possessions to heirs or completing a power of attorney and outlining medical directives. Most people fail to realize that their business is another asset...
Litigation Expanded
Did you know that over 90% of cases are settled before the conclusion of trial? That's probably for good reason as you will learn in this video. This video talks about why litigation can be expensive and very time consuming. Particularly,...
Advanced Care Directives 101: Florida Power of Attorney & More
A Power of Attorney can be an incredibly powerful instrument, so it’s essential you fully understand the legal rights you’re giving to someone else. You also need to know exactly who will be involved in a Power of Attorney. Let’s look at the various parties and what...
Your Florida Probate Guide: Who Are the Parties to a Will and Probate Administration?
Since you are visiting this page, it’s likely you are either planning to avoid probate or about to go through it. In either case, you’re in the right place to learn about the parties to a will and probate administration, and get answers to other common probate...
Estate Planning Is About Family Planning
Estate Planning Is About Family Planning By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. September 28, 2022 Basic estate planning typically includes a last will and testament, one or more revocable trusts, a power of attorney, health care surrogate and a living will. These documents prepare...
Asset Protection Planning 101 – Build Your Financial Fortress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcSh6rzmqvY Asset Protection Planning 101 - Build Your Financial Fortress By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 31, 2022 We live in a “lawsuit-happy” society. Litigation has become a popular tool for accumulating wealth by financial predators...
The Mine Field of Probate
The Mine Field of Probate By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. September 7, 2022 Probate is the process of winding up someone's financial and legal affairs. It can be time consuming, expensive and unpredictable. It can also be quite emotionally draining. Most people find it to be...
What Happens When a Trust Owner Dies? (And Other Basic Trust Information)
HAIMO: If a person executes a revocable living trust, and all of their property is in the name of the trust, then there is no need for a probate proceeding. So what happens to living trusts after death? Before we dive into that, it’s important to have an understanding...
Should You Cut Corners When It Comes to Your Estate Plan?
Should You Cut Corners When It Comes to Your Estate Plan? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 31, 2022 Do it yourself (DIY) estate planning is not a very smart move. See the link below or click this link for a piece by Consumer Reports. There are many areas in life where...
Debunking Last Will and Testament Myths
Debunking Last Will and Testament Myths By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 24, 2022 The more clients I encounter, the more important I feel that last will and testament myths are cleared up. Hopefully being more informed will facilitate more personalized and appropriate...
