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Gainesville law firm focusing in the area of probates, wills, trusts, and estates. Harrison Estate Law, P. A.

is proud to advise clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Asset Protection. Our team focuses on assisting clients with planning for the unfortunate realities of death and disability in order to make that process as painless as possible for loved ones. With experience preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, designations of health care surrogate, and living wills,

we give you the peace of mind to know your affairs will be handled when you are no longer able to do so yourself.

08/27/2026

Tax Planning for Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Plan

Cryptocurrency has become an increasingly important part of many individuals' financial portfolios, making it a consideration in estate and tax planning. Like other assets, digital currencies may have tax implications and require thoughtful planning to help ensure they are properly managed and transferred. Estate planning for cryptocurrency may involve documenting digital assets, maintaining secure access information, and considering how tax planning strategies fit within your overall financial goals. Taking these steps can help simplify estate administration and provide greater clarity for those responsible for managing your estate. As August winds down, it's a good opportunity to consider whether newer assets, including cryptocurrency, are reflected in your estate planning strategy and long-term financial plans.

Learn why cryptocurrency should be part of your estate and tax planning conversations. Link in the comments.

08/25/2026

What Is a Pretermitted Spouse?

Life events such as marriage can have a significant impact on an estate plan. In Florida, a spouse who marries someone after a will has been executed may have certain legal rights under the state's pretermitted spouse laws, depending on the circumstances. Understanding how these laws apply can help individuals recognize the importance of keeping estate planning documents current following major life changes. Updating a will after marriage may help ensure your intentions are clearly documented and reduce uncertainty during estate administration. As August progresses, it's a good reminder that major life events, including marriage, are often an appropriate time to revisit your estate planning documents.

Learn what a pretermitted spouse is and how Florida law may affect an existing will. Link in the comments.

08/24/2026

What to Know About the Florida Uniform Directed Trust Act

As estate planning strategies become more sophisticated, trusts can be structured to assign different responsibilities to different individuals or professionals. Florida's Uniform Directed Trust Act provides a legal framework for certain trusts in which investment, distribution, or administrative decisions may be divided among designated fiduciaries. This approach may offer greater flexibility for families with complex estates, business interests, or specialized assets. Understanding how directed trusts work can help individuals explore planning strategies that align with their unique financial and family circumstances. This August, it's worth learning about the estate planning tools available under Florida law and how they may support your long-term planning objectives.

Learn how the Florida Uniform Directed Trust Act works and when a directed trust may be appropriate. Link in the comments.

08/20/2026

Can a Beneficiary Designation Be Contested?

Beneficiary designations are commonly used for assets such as life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and payable-on-death accounts. While these designations often allow assets to pass outside of probate, they can still be challenged under certain circumstances. Questions involving undue influence, fraud, lack of capacity, or improper changes to a beneficiary designation may give rise to legal disputes. Understanding when these challenges may arise can help individuals and families better appreciate the importance of keeping beneficiary information accurate and up to date. As August unfolds, it's a good opportunity to confirm that your beneficiary designations continue to reflect your intentions and work alongside the rest of your estate plan.

Learn when a beneficiary designation may be contested and what factors can influence these legal challenges:

08/19/2026

What Marilyn Monroe's Estate Teaches About Estate Planning

The estate of Marilyn Monroe continues to generate attention decades after her passing, demonstrating how a person's legacy can extend well beyond their lifetime. Her estate highlights the lasting value of intellectual property, publicity rights, and other assets that may continue to benefit future generations. Celebrity estate lessons often show that estate planning is about more than distributing property. It can also involve preserving a legacy, managing valuable intangible assets, and providing clear direction for those responsible for administering an estate. This August, it's worth considering whether your estate plan accounts for all of your assets, including those that may continue to hold value long into the future.

Learn what Marilyn Monroe's estate teaches about protecting both your assets and your legacy. Link in the comments.

08/13/2026

How Trusts Can Help Protect Assets for Loved Ones

Trusts are an important estate planning tool that can help protect assets and provide long-term guidance for future generations. Depending on a family's goals, a trust may help manage how and when assets are distributed while supporting the financial well-being of beneficiaries. Trusts may also help address unique family circumstances, preserve assets over time, and provide greater oversight for inherited wealth. Because every family's situation is different, trust planning should be tailored to reflect individual needs, financial objectives, and long-term goals. As August continues, it may be a good time to review whether your estate planning strategy includes the tools needed to help protect your loved ones and preserve your legacy.

Learn how trusts can help protect assets and support your family's long-term estate planning goals. Link in the comments.

08/11/2026

Building Charitable Giving Into Your Estate Plan

Estate planning is about more than passing assets to future generations. For many individuals and families, it is also an opportunity to support charitable organizations and causes that reflect their values and long-term goals. Charitable giving can be incorporated into an estate plan through a variety of planning strategies, including bequests, trusts, beneficiary designations, and other estate planning tools. Thoughtful planning can help ensure charitable intentions are clearly documented while complementing an overall legacy planning strategy. As August continues, it may be a good time to consider whether your estate plan reflects not only the people you want to provide for, but also the causes you hope to support in the future.

Learn how charitable donations can become a meaningful part of your estate planning strategy. Link in the comments.

08/10/2026

Tips for Creating a Florida Will That Helps Reduce Future Disputes

A will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can create, but simply having a will does not guarantee it will never be challenged. Questions involving undue influence, testamentary capacity, or improper ex*****on can sometimes lead to a will contest or probate litigation. Careful planning, properly executed documents, and periodic updates can help reduce uncertainty and better ensure your wishes are clearly documented. While no will can be made completely immune from legal challenges, thoughtful preparation may help strengthen your overall estate plan. As August unfolds, it's a good reminder that a carefully prepared will is about more than documenting your wishes. It can also help provide clearer direction for your loved ones and reduce the potential for future disputes.

Learn practical steps that may help strengthen your Florida will and reduce the risk of future disputes. Link in the comments.

08/07/2026

What Joan Rivers' Estate Teaches About Choosing the Right Fiduciaries

The estate of Joan Rivers highlighted the important role fiduciaries play in carrying out an estate plan. While she had estate planning documents in place, the administration of her estate underscored how trustees, executors, and other fiduciaries are responsible for managing assets, carrying out instructions, and acting in the best interests of beneficiaries. Celebrity estate lessons often demonstrate that estate planning is about more than creating legal documents. Choosing individuals or professionals who are capable of handling these responsibilities can help support an orderly estate administration and provide greater confidence that your wishes will be carried out as intended. As August continues, it's a good opportunity to consider whether the people you've chosen to serve in key estate planning roles are still the right fit for your current circumstances.

Learn what Joan Rivers' estate teaches about the importance of choosing the right fiduciaries. Link in the comments.

08/04/2026

Understanding Florida's Escheatment Process

When property or financial assets remain unclaimed for an extended period, they may eventually be transferred to the State of Florida through a legal process known as escheatment. This can include bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, and other assets that have been abandoned or cannot be returned to their rightful owner. Understanding how the escheatment process works can help individuals and families identify unclaimed property, keep beneficiary information up to date, and maintain organized estate planning records. Taking these steps may help reduce the likelihood that assets become difficult for loved ones to locate in the future. As August gets underway, it's a good time to review your financial records, beneficiary designations, and estate planning documents to help ensure your assets remain properly accounted for.

Learn how Florida's escheatment process works and what you can do to help protect your assets. Link in the comments.

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7015 SW 24th Avenue
Gainesville, FL
32607

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://harrisonestatelaw.com/

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