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The Importance of Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples in Texas and Florida

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The landscape of marriage in the United States has transformed significantly, particularly for same-sex couples, following pivotal legal battles that sought to recognize their right to marry. Understanding the nuances of...more

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Time to Step Up? Florida’s Community Property Trust Act Worth A Look

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Unknown to many Floridians, Florida enacted the Community Property Trust Act which went into effect on July 1, 2021, and established the ability to convert non-community property into community property. The community...more

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Summertime Trust Changes: Florida’s Newest Trust Laws Effective as of July 1, 2022 Includes SLAT-Friendly Legislation

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Florida’s newest trust laws taking effect this summer are turning up the heat in what is already a hot estate planning scene. With the federal estate and gift tax exemption for U.S. citizens and U.S. domiciliaries at a...more

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New Planning Opportunity for Florida SLATs

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A new law was recently passed in Florida that will allow a grantor spouse of a Spousal Limited Access Trust (SLAT) to be added as a beneficiary of the SLAT following the death of the beneficiary spouse. Please see below for a...more

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Update Beneficiary Designations After Divorce or Annulment

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On July 1, 2015, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal held, with a few exceptions, upon entry of a final judgment of dissolution or annulment, any provision of a will that “affects” a former spouse is void under...more

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