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new florida residency
 





 

  • Why you may not have done enough to leave your former domicile
    (whether it was New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania,
    or other) and why that may cost you thousands or even millions of tax dollars

  • Why Florida Homestead can cause major problems for new Florida
    residents
    (especially the surviving spouse) if their estate plan was drafted
    by a non-Florida attorney 

  • Why you cannot rely on what you’ve heard at the country club or bridge
    table on “Day Counts”
    and other rules of residency 

  • Why Every Florida Resident should consider establishing a Revocable
    Trust (including a few horror stories
    of what can happen when revocable
    trusts are not properly utilized)

  • Why you need an attorney to assist you in the purchase or sale
    of Florida property

 

florida trust
 



  • Why a Florida trust can save you and your loved ones thousands
    or even millions of dollars
    and years of time

  • Seven things you must know and at least consider before you
    name the successor Trustee
    of your trust

  • How to protect your children from creditors and former spouses
    with the use of Florida trusts

  • How to use a Florida trust to provide for your chosen charity,
    provide for your family and save taxes
    - all at the same time
 

insurance policies in estate plans
 



  • Why an insurance policy may be the answer to the problem of
    keeping your family i
    n control of your closely held company

  • How to use life insurance to keep your spouse (second marriage) and
    the children from your first marriage happy
    at the Thanksgiving table
    and throughout the year

  • Why a life insurance policy can be the best solution to resolve
    issues between charities and your surviving spouse


  • The three most common mistakes that cause life insurance proceeds to
    be included in your taxable estate
    (note – this often may result in the
    loss of millions of dollars to taxes)
 

art, antiques, and collectables
 



  • Why you need to discuss your art and collectables with your kids
    today
    and what will happen if you don’t

  • Horror stories that demonstrate the need for appropriate planning
    in connection with art, antiques and collectables

  • Why your art and collectables may be sold for pennies on the dollar
    and how you can avoid it

  • How to use your art and collectables to provide guaranteed income
    to your surviving spouse
    for the rest of their life
 

closely held corporations
 



  • Why your closely held corporation may drive a wedge between
    your surviving spouse and your children
    – and how to avoid it

  • How to ensure your closely held corporation will remain in the
    family for generations


  • Why you need a Buy Sell agreement and what will happen if you
    don’t have one

  • How to structure your estate plan in order to minimize estate
    taxes
    in connection with your closely held corporation