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Drafting a Valid Will and Power of Attorney in Florida: Understanding the Legal Requirements

When it comes to estate planning, it’s important to understand the execution formalities for a valid will and power of attorney in Florida. In this blog post, we will outline the steps you need to follow to ensure that your will and power of attorney are legally binding and enforceable. A valid will in Florida Read More

Do You Know Where Your Assets Are Going? by Lesly Longa Vaillancourt

My job as an estate planning attorney is to find the simplest way to transfer a client’s’ assets at death.  Many times, that depends on the nature of the asset and the circumstances of the particular client and beneficiaries.  As part of the estate planning process with Longa Law, I will discuss with you who or Read More

ESTATE PLANS INVOLVING EQUAL BUT NOT EQUITABLE ASSETS

By Cason Parker, CFP® Original Article Published in GPSOLO, Volume 39, Number 6, NOV/DEC 2022 Here is an excellent article reprinted with permission of author Cason Parker, Certified Financial Planner, considering equality for heirs in estate planning. This is especially important for business owners. Please contact us with questions or for assistance with business succession Read More

Welcome to Your Digital Afterlife: Estate and Tax Planning for Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency, and NFTs

Original Article Published in GPSOLO, Volume 39, Number 6, NOV/DEC 2022 © 2022 by the American Bar Association Click HERE for Mobile Version

Your Spring Cleaning Estate Planning Checklist

Spring is a great time for a fresh start, so as we begin the second quarter of 2021, let’s take the time to throw away unnecessary paper and clutter.  Here’s some guidance on what to keep and what to throw away from an estate planning perspective.  Contact us today to update your important documents. Estate Read More

How to Be a Mom and a Lawyer During the Pandemic

Original Article Published in GPSOLO, Volume 38, Number 2, March/April 2021 © 2021 by the American Bar Association Click HERE for Mobile Version

Four Reasons Your Will May Be Contested in Court

Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. A poorly drafted will or one that has not been updated frequently can be vulnerable to a will contest. What Is a Will Contest? A will contest is a form of estate litigation where the validity of the will is challenged.  Read More

Don’t Risk it: Protect Your Finances From Coronavirus Complications

Many Americans spend a lot of time and effort in managing their finances. While most are worried about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact their income—whether that’s because they are temporarily furloughed, find themselves suddenly without a job, or watching their investment and retirement accounts dwindle—there is another way COVID-19 can wreak havoc on American’s Read More

Do You Have Questions About Probate in Florida?

For six years I served on the Florida Bar’s Consumer Protection Law Committee, and I was also the Chair (2015-2016), but for several years I also worked on the consumer pamphlets offered on the FL Bar’s website and written by its member-attorneys.  These pamphlets are a great resource to Floridians, especially those going through difficult Read More

Medical Directives: The #1 Legal Document Every Adult Needs to Have

As the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future, you don’t have to feel helpless during this pandemic. In fact, now is a great time to be proactive and plan ahead should you or a loved one fall ill. One of the most important and relatively easy things you Read More