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Covers estate planning legal issues, cases, and news with a focus on Florida law.

Author: David Goldman practices at Wood, Atter & Associates in Jacksonville, Fla.

Blawg Related Categories: Elder Law • Trusts & Estates • States • Florida • Solo / Small Firm • Business Law

Recent Posts from Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Google Offers Personal Health Records on the Web
Google Health just began offering personal health records on the Web. They are joining WebMD, Microsoft, and Revolution Health. These services are designed to help consumers manage their health care and medical spending records. Google…
Florida DR-219 Form is Repealed as of 06/1/2008
Florida DR-219 Form is Repealed as of 06/1/2008 Beginning June 1, 2008: •The requirement to complete and file Form DR-219 is repealed. •The Department of Revenue will not process DR-219 forms received. •Destroy all blank…
Deeds Designating Grantee as a Trustee Sufficient to Pass Title to Trust
The Florida Supreme court has ruled affirmatively on the question presented to it. Whether, under Florida Statutes section 689.07(1) as it existed before its 2004 amendment, this Deed––which is a recorded real estate conveyance deed…
Supreme Court Rules on Individuals Rights to Bear and Keept Arms
NFA Gun Trust Lawyer blog has an article on the 150 + page decision issued today in the gun rights case before the Supreme Court. Looks like good news for gun owners but it will…
Florida Spendthrift clause or Trust
Spendthrift clauses can be confusing to trustees. The general idea with a Florida Spendthrift clause is that the beneficiaries cannot assign their interest in the trust to a creditor ( voluntarily or involuntarily) Here is…
Terri Schiavo II?
It could be happening again in Florida, The Palm Beach Post has a report on a similar case. If you do not have a Florida Living Will now is the time to get one. Karen…
Florida LLC's and Asset Protection and Legal Zoom
Florida LLC's are one of the best choices for a new business entity. When thinking of forming a company, may people only look for low taxes and protection from liability. Unfortunately, many are misinformed as…
Revocable Living Trusts, Dog Bite Statutes & Strict Liability in Florida
Seven weeks ago, I got a new puppy. I was thinking of a way to protect myself from Florida's Strict Liability for Dog Bites. Most states have a one free bite rule, but Florida does…
How to Choose a Guardian for your children in Florida
For families living in Florida, choosing a guardian for their minor children is a primary reason why a Florida Will is such an important document to create and keep updated. Often choosing who will care…
Making a Florida Will: What to think about?
Before making a Florida will you should think these things before drafting or having your Florida will modified. In Florida to create a valid will the person needs to know what assets they have, who…