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Legal Perils of Gifts and Joint Ownership between Unmarried Couples

When you live with a romantic partner, it may feel as though you share everything. While this might make economic sense, especially at a time when household budgets are being stretched, it can also create legal complications. 

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Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts: What You Should Know

If you have looked for the tax-saving estate planning tools, chances are you might have come across the spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT). Here are some important things you should know:

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How We Help Protect Families

Attorney Jeffrey Coleman has been committed to serving the residents of Florida since obtaining his license to practice law in 1985. In that time, he has acquired the skills and experience to ensure that every one of our clients is instilled with clarity and certainty about their legal affairs.

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Important Issues to Address Before You Leave on Vacation

Getting ready to embark on your next great adventure? Before you zip up the last suitcase, here are five issues you need to address to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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Wills vs. Trusts: A Quick & Simple Reference Guide

Confused about the differences between a will and a trust?  If so, you are not alone. While it is always wise to contact experts like us, it is also important to understand the basics. Here is a quick and simple reference guide:

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Common Trusts: Parenting beyond the Grave

The key benefit of a common trust is flexibility. You are giving the trustee the same spending discretion that you currently exercise. They have the authority to manage money for the family in the same way you would. This is not only a heavy burden for the trustee but a ...

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Myths We Tell Ourselves about Estate Planning

Estate planning can be a very difficult process. This difficulty prevents people from making progress with their estate. Others talk themselves out of seeing a qualified attorney to create an estate plan because of the following common myths:

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Three Reasons to Avoid Probate

Although having a will is a good basic form of planning, a will does not avoid probate. Instead, a will simply lets you inform the probate court of your wishes—your loved ones still have to go through the probate process to make those wishes legal. 

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The Pros and Cons of Probate

In estate planning circles, the word “probate” often carries a negative connotation. That being said, the probate system was ultimately established to protect the deceased’s accounts and property as well as their family, and in some cases, it may even work to an advantage. Let us look briefly at the ...

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An Estate Plan Should Not Be a Set-It-and-Forget-It Endeavor

Some of the most common life events can have a dramatic effect on your estate plan. Let us take a look at some common life changes and the impact they may have on your already established estate plan.

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