Some people are of the notion that if they're injured in a slip or trip and fall at a business, the business is automatically liable for their injuries. The fact of the matter is that in Florida the owner of property can be held liable if someone falls so long as the...
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Month: July 2017
Ready or Not? Semper Paratus or Non Paratus?
The motto of the United States Coast Guard is "Semper Paratus" which is Latin for "always ready" or "always prepared." When it comes to being prepared for life's challenges, including illness, incapacity, and death, it is wise to be "always prepared." Unfortunately,...
The Out-of-Luck Beneficiary: When Gifted Property is Gone
What happens when an item gifted under a Will or Trust is no longer owned at the time of death? Sometimes when estates are being probated or a Trust is being administered, a problem arises because a beneficiary is supposed to receive a specific item of property but...
Emergencies don’t happen on banker’s hours: So where should you keep your estate planning documents?
As an estate planning lawyer, I'm often asked by clients where they should keep their original estate planning documents. Do they need to keep them in a bank safe-deposit box? Generally speaking, my advice is to keep them somewhere safe and accessible but a...
In an estate, what is the residue?
Many times, the term "residue" will be used in a person's Will or Trust. So what is the residue of an estate and what is covered by the term? In the administration of a Will or Trust after a person dies, there are certain things that are paid out or...
