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07/10/2026

Avoiding Probate After Buying a Home in Jacksonville: Buying a home in Jacksonville is a major milestone, whether it is your family home, retirement home, or long-term second property. After closing, it is important to plan for what happens if you pass away or become unable to manage your affairs. Avoiding probate should be part of that plan. A will is important, but […]

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Avoiding probate starts with proper planning. Learn how Jacksonville homeowners can protect their Florida home and family.

07/06/2026

Declare Your Independence From Intestacy: Every Fourth of July, we celebrate the right to determine our own destiny. Yet many Americans leave some of life's most important decisions to state intestacy laws by failing to create an Estate Plan. This Independence Day, learn why declaring your independence from intestacy may be one of the most meaningful gifts you can leave for the people you love.

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Every Fourth of July, we celebrate the right to determine our own destiny. Yet many Americans leave some of life's most important decisions to state intestacy laws by failing to create an Estate Plan. This Independence Day, learn why declaring your independence from intestacy may be one of the most....

07/06/2026

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07/03/2026

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07/03/2026

Special Needs Planning to Protect Your Loved One : Special needs planning helps Florida families protect loved ones with disabilities while preserving public benefits and financial security.

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Special needs planning helps Florida families protect loved ones with disabilities while preserving public benefits and financial security.

06/27/2026

What Is Gift Tax and How Do Gift Tax Figures Work? : What is gift tax and how do gift tax figures work? Learn current federal rules and estate planning considerations for Florida families.

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What is gift tax and how do gift tax figures work? Learn current federal rules and estate planning considerations for Florida families.

06/16/2026

One of the most common—and dangerous—phrases in Estate Planning is “that would never happen.” This article explores how assumptions about family dynamics, relationships, and behavior often lead to unintended conflict, litigation, and failed plans.

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One of the most common—and dangerous—phrases in Estate Planning is “that would never happen.” This article explores how assumptions about family dynamics, relationships, and behavior often lead to unintended conflict, litigation, and failed plans. By examining where these assumptions break d...

06/16/2026

LGBTQ estate planning can help protect children and preserve family stability, especially when one parent is not the child’s biological parent.

In Florida, estate planning gives families a way to put decision-making authority, guardianship preferences, and inheritance instructions in writing.

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LGBTQ estate planning in Florida ensures non-biological parents have legal rights, protecting children, assets, and family decisions.

06/15/2026

Remarriage often brings happy changes to a family but also creates new legal issues that affect your estate plan. In Florida, a new spouse has rights that impact your will, trust, homestead property, and other assets. Those rights can apply even if your estate plan was created before the marriage and also affect plans involving children from a prior relationship.

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Remarriage in Florida can change spouse rights, inheritance, and estate plans. Learn what to review from estate plans to protect your wishes and your family.

06/13/2026

Elder Law and Advocacy: Planning for End-of-Life Decisions: Elder law and advocacy for end-of-life decisions in Florida. Learn how to plan ahead and protect your wishes and your family.

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Elder law and advocacy for end-of-life decisions in Florida. Learn how to plan ahead and protect your wishes and your family.