Estate Planning for NFTs

NFTs have become a hot new trend for investors and early adopters in blockchain technology. Many investors are now wondering what an NFT is, how it works, and will it be a useful tool in passing their wealth to the next generation. But estate planning for NFTs is still in its infancy. Without an attorney […]

How to Write a Will in Florida

Creating a Will is a perfect example of how an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Writing a will while you are alive and healthy saves your family a lot of hassle after you pass away. Here is a step-by-step guide to prepare for and learn how to write a will in […]

Celebrity Estate Lessons Anthony Bourdain

Celebrity Estate Lessons Anthony Bourdain Whenever someone dies unexpectedly, we wonder about their estate and if they had things in place. Or maybe just I do since I write these every week. This is especially true when the person who passed lived an unconventional life, like Anthony Bourdain.  When Bourdain passed in 2018, his net worth […]

Tortious Interference With an Expected Inheritance

What can you do if you had expected to receive an inheritance only to find out that someone has deprived you of it? A Florida civil claim for tortious interference with an expected inheritance may be an option to help you receive the value of the assets or items you are entitled to and ensure […]

Who Counts as an Heir in Florida Probate Law

It’s true that Florida residents can leave their assets and property to whomever they like in a Will — children, relatives, friends, or even organizations. But when that Will is ambiguous, can be challenged, or simply doesn’t exist, the formal family ties suddenly become more important. Find out who counts as an heir in Florida […]

Can You Refuse An Inheritance?

Can You Refuse An Inheritance? Can a Beneficiary Refuse an Inheritance?  The short answer to whether a beneficiary can refuse an inheritance is yes.  A beneficiary in a Will or trust, or an intestate heir under Florida state law can choose to refuse all or part of their inheritance. This is called a “disclaimer.” To […]

Celebrity Estate Lessons – Tadeusz Kosciuszko

Celebrity Estate Lessons Tadeusz Kosciuszko Wills are important documents for your family, but occasionally you can use a Will as a way to make a major change in the world. Such was the case of Tadeusz Kosciuszko. It’s okay; I’m Polish and can’t pronounce it either. We’ll just call him Tad.  Tad was a Polish-born […]

Celebrity Estate Lessons Brooke Astor

Brooke Astor, famous socialite, philanthropist, and real estate heiress is also the victim of one of the most famous cases of elder abuse. In 2000, Astor was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. At some point her son, Anthony Marshall, was named her guardian. Throughout her life, Brooke had said repeatedly that she was planning on giving away […]