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Beneficiary and Transfer-on-Death Designations: Are You Doing It Right?

May 1, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Beneficiary and Transfer-on-Death Designations: Are You Doing It Right?

Do you know which of your accounts have beneficiary designations, like transfer-on-death (TOD) or payable-on-death (POD)? Have you updated them recently? Do you know what could go wrong if there (more…)

taking notes
Legally Speaking

3 Asset Protection Tips You Can Use Now

April 2, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on 3 Asset Protection Tips You Can Use Now

Think asset protection is just for the wealthy or high-risk professionals like doctors and lawyers? Think again! Anyone can face a lawsuit from a car accident, foreclosure, unpaid medical bills, (more…)

Legally Speaking

Do Frequent Flier Miles Expire When You Do?

March 1, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Do Frequent Flier Miles Expire When You Do?

Having just returned from a conference on the West Coast, I had plenty of time and gave a lot of thought to all of my accumulated frequent flier miles.  As (more…)

Davie

Show Some Valentine’s Day Love

February 2, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Show Some Valentine’s Day Love

Valentine’s Day is for showing love and affection. By preparing a will and other estate planning documents, you can ensure your loved ones are well taken care of now and (more…)

Community News

Let’s Resolve to Review Your Estate Plan in 2025

January 1, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Let’s Resolve to Review Your Estate Plan in 2025

Let’s Resolve to Review Your Estate Plan in 2025 The new year provides a timely opportunity to review your plan and ensure that life changes—such as marriages, divorces, or new (more…)

Legally Speaking

The Emotional Tug-of-war Over Family Heirlooms

December 1, 2024 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on The Emotional Tug-of-war Over Family Heirlooms

Thanksgiving may be the time to begin a family discussion about favorite family items and wishes for the future. The holidays may be a time for thanks and reflection, but (more…)

Legally Speaking

Debunking Common Misconceptions 

November 1, 2024 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Debunking Common Misconceptions 

About Wills Did you know that the majority of Americans do not have a will? It’s true! The number of US households with a will has been steadily declining. But (more…)

Legally Speaking

In Honor of Halloween Celebrity Estate and Probate Nightmares

October 1, 2024 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on In Honor of Halloween Celebrity Estate and Probate Nightmares

Many believe a substantial portfolio is necessary for an estate plan, but your most valuable asset is your autonomy over your own decisions. About 9 years ago, I had a (more…)

Legally Speaking

Are You a Millennial or a Parent of a Millennial?

September 1, 2024 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Are You a Millennial or a Parent of a Millennial?

Not having an estate plan is a failure to launch.  The time to plan is now!  Here’s a quick guide to key estate planning steps tailored to all millennials out (more…)

Legally Speaking

In Honor of April- My Tax Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Estate Taxes?

April 1, 2024 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on In Honor of April- My Tax Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Estate Taxes?

True or False:Estate or Inheritance Tax in Florida is higher than the national average. False.Thankfully, there is no state inheritance tax in Florida.  True or False: If you inherit money (more…)

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