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Elder Law

Safe Deposit Box Problems

In this video, Cindy discusses the problems safe deposit boxes can cause when you die. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: What Happens to My Cars at Death? Why Do I Need a Will if I Have a Trust? Ready to make sure everything’s in ...
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Elder Law

Stealing a Will is a Felony in Florida

I remember learning back in law school that stealing a “will, codicil, or other testamentary instrument” is a felony in Florida. I thought that was pretty funny – who would want to steal a Will? Well, several years later, I can tell you that it’s ...
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Elder Law

Selling Real Estate Held in a Trust

In this video, Cindy discusses the logistics of selling real estate held in a revocable living trust. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Refinancing a Home Held in Your Living Trust The Importance of Legal Names Ready to make sure everything’s in order for your ...
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Estate Planning

ATF eForm 4 is Back!

If you have or desire NFA firearms (suppressors, machine guns, short barreled rifles/shotguns, etc.), you may know that the ATF has a streamlined way to submit some ATF applications online. However, the online Form 4 (eForm 4) was not available except for a very brief ...
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Elder Law

Banking Roadblocks with Trusts

In this video, Cindy discusses some of the roadblocks some banks put in your way when you’re trying to fund your revocable living trust. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Why Do I Need a Will if I Have a Trust? Why You Might Not ...
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Elder Law

What Happens to My Cars at Death?

One of the most common questions I get is “What happens to my cars when I die?” I’ve heard some lawyers tell people, “Oh, don’t worry – no probate will be needed.” Others say “They’ll have to go through probate.” Well, neither answer is 100% ...
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Elder Law

Your Estate Planning Attorney is not a Family Counselor

Sadly, not every family gets along. As an estate planning attorney, I’m often faced with questions like “How can I stop litigious Child A from contesting my Will?, or “Child B made Mom revoke all of her estate planning documents because she didn’t like what ...
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Dying with assets outside the U.S.
Estate Planning

What If I Die with Assets Outside the U.S.?

In this video, Cindy discusses the potential problems with dying with assets in another country. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Get a Damn Prenup!! 4 Myths About Wills Ready to make sure everything’s in order for your loved ones in the event you become ...
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Elder Law

Don’t Lose Your Original Will!

In Florida, photocopies of your Revocable Living Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, Designation of Health Care Surrogate, and Living Will are as legally effective and valid as your original, “wet ink” document. But it’s a different story with your Last Will and Testament. First, Florida ...
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Why a Will is Needed
Elder Law

Why Do I Need a Will if I Have a Trust?

In this video, Cindy answers why a Will is needed even if you have a revocable living trust. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Using a Standby Minors’ Trust To Probate or Not to Probate? Ready to make sure everything’s in order for your loved ...
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