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Creative Uses for Life Insurance

July 1, 2024 Our City Media Comments Off on Creative Uses for Life Insurance

A recent study by two non-profits found that a record 102 million American adults either lack life insurance or don’t have enough coverage. Misunderstandings about costs and types of policies are (more…)

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Planning a Barbecue Is Like Planning Your Estate

June 1, 2024 Our City Media Comments Off on Planning a Barbecue Is Like Planning Your Estate

Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of summer and backyard barbecues. Although a cookout may be casual, good planning is crucial. This is true for estate planning, too. A little (more…)

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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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Can I Disinherit My Spouse?

March 1, 2024 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Can I Disinherit My Spouse?

Believe it or not, it isn’t easy to disinherit your spouse. You can’t cut your spouse out of your estate unless they agree in a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement. Even (more…)

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Estate Planning Lessons We Learned from U.S. Presidents

February 1, 2024 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Estate Planning Lessons We Learned from U.S. Presidents

February 19, 2024, is President’s Day.  This is a great time to learn some lessons from our forefathers’ estate planning experiences. George Washington: Lessons for a Blended Family Washington, a (more…)

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Can I Use a Computer or AI to Write My Will?

December 31, 2023 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Can I Use a Computer or AI to Write My Will?

For many, a New Year’s Resolution may be to finally create your “Estate Plan.” You might be curious about using artificial intelligence “AI” or platforms such as Legal Zoom, Rocket (more…)

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Lottery Dream or Financial Nightmare: How to Make Your Jackpot Last

December 1, 2023 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Lottery Dream or Financial Nightmare: How to Make Your Jackpot Last

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to win the Lottery, which I am sure is the goal of many. What do we need to know if we win? Edwin (more…)

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Do I need a Will, a Trust or Both? We Hear This Question Every Day!

November 1, 2023 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Do I need a Will, a Trust or Both? We Hear This Question Every Day!

A Will If you die without a will it is known as dying intestate. While many believe that their close family members “know what they want”, it doesn’t necessarily go (more…)

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Estate Planning’s Ghostly Gotcha: When Ownership Haunts Your Final Wishes

October 3, 2023 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Estate Planning’s Ghostly Gotcha: When Ownership Haunts Your Final Wishes

You’ve written your will, created a trust, and you’re feeling as secure as a locked crypt. But wait! A phantom hitch might be lurking in the shadows, ready to haunt (more…)

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How to Secure the Well-being of Our Children

September 1, 2023 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on How to Secure the Well-being of Our Children

Raising our children continues after the first 18 years! We want to ensure our values are instilled in them for their entire lives. Establishing an estate plan becomes of paramount (more…)

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