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Supportive Child or Subtle Schemer? Spotting the Line Between Help and Harm

August 7, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Supportive Child or Subtle Schemer? Spotting the Line Between Help and Harm

As our parents get older, many of us step into new roles: part chauffeur, part medication manager, part tech support (“Mom, that’s not how FaceTime works…”). For many families, one (more…)

Legally Speaking

Love, Business, and Legal Peace of Mind: Smart Planning for Couples Who Work Together

July 2, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Love, Business, and Legal Peace of Mind: Smart Planning for Couples Who Work Together

Over the years, I’ve met many wonderful couples who run a business together—some out of passion, some out of practicality, and most with a bit of both. If that sounds (more…)

Legally Speaking

Summer’s Almost Here—Are You Ready for Your Next Adventure?

June 1, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Summer’s Almost Here—Are You Ready for Your Next Adventure?

As summer approaches and vacation plans take shape, it’s the perfect time to think not just about where you’re going—but how to prepare for the unexpected while you’re away. Whether (more…)

Legally Speaking

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…)

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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…)

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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…)

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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…)

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The World’s Game Comes to Miramar: Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater Opens for World Cup Watch Parties

Student Artist Showcase 2026

Greentree PREP Charter School Preparing Students to Excel Beyond the Standards

Black garbage bags in Municipal landfill for household waste, polution problem, selective focus

We Must Work Together to Solve Our Waste Crisis in Broward County

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