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If you’re Moving, Review your Estate Plan

Brett H. Sifrit | December 2022

ESTATE PLANNING BRIEF If you’re Moving, Review your Estate Plan Are you planning to move to a different state, or have you just moved to Florida? It may be due to a change in jobs, a desire for a better climate, or an opportunity to downsize or to be closer to your kids. In any […]

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Deducting a Trust’s Charitable Donations

Brett H. Sifrit |

ESTATE PLANNING BRIEF Deducting a Trust’s Charitable Donations If you’re charitably inclined, donating assets held in a trust may be desirable. Why? Perhaps you’re not ready to let go of assets you hold individually. Or maybe the tax benefits of donating trust property would be more attractive than making an individual donation. Before moving forward, […]

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Two Estate Planning Options for Families with Disabled Loved Ones

Brett H. Sifrit |

ESTATE PLANNING BRIEF Two Estate Planning Options for Families with Disabled Loved Ones If you have a family member who’s disabled, financial and estate planning can be tricky. You don’t want to jeopardize his or her eligibility for means-tested government benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). A special needs trust (SNT) is […]

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What Does “Probate” Mean?

Brett H. Sifrit | November 2022

ESTATE PLANNING BRIEF What Does “Probate” Mean? The term “probate” is one you’ve probably heard and might associate with negative connotations. But you may not fully understand what it is. For some people, the term conjures images of lengthy delays waiting for wealth to be transferred and bitter disputes among family members. Others worry about […]

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Leave a Lasting Legacy with a Family Education Trust

Brett H. Sifrit |

ESTATE PLANNING BRIEF Leave a Lasting Legacy with a Family Education Trust Providing for the educational needs of your children, grandchildren, and future generations is an honorable estate planning objective. What are your options for achieving this goal? A 529 plan can be a highly effective tool for funding tuition and other educational expenses on […]

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Attorney Will W. Sunter, civil, real property and probate matters and guardianship in Punta Gorda, Florida
Father and son making adjustments to a trust.
David A. Holmes, Asset Protection, Litigation & Business Law Attorney, Punta Gorda, Florida

Forgivable SBA Loans Part of COVID Pandemic Relief

David A. Holmes | March 2020

President Trump has signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. It is the largest economic bill in U.S. History.  Below is a summary of one component of the Act—forgivable SBA loans for small business

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Forrest J. Bass Attorney Wills, Trusts & Estates, Real Estate
Attorney Dorothy L. Korszen - Trusts & Estates - Venice Florida

Book Review: Being Mortal by Dr. Atul Gawande

Dorothy L. Korszen | September 2019

It is common for people to delay making end-of-life decisions.  No one wants to admit to their mortality!  Nonetheless, no one will last forever, so it’s best to address these issues while you can. In Being Mortal, Dr. Atul Gawande provides insight and personal experiences into the decisions we all may face regarding end of […]

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