By Frank Charles Miranda | Published November 15, 2019 | Posted in estate planning | Tagged Tags: estate tax, guardianship, income tax, living wills, probate, trusts, wills | Comments Off on Why Estate Plans Are Important and Shouldn’t Be Delayed
Why Estate Plans Are Important and Shouldn’t Be Delayed
Many people find it difficult to think about what will happen to their estates after they die. Some are consumed by planning for the immediate future, whether it’s purchasing a new car, scheduling a vacation or buying a home. Others just don’t want to face the fact that their lives will eventually come to an Read More
Read MoreTampa Ranks High on Pedestrian Deaths from Car Crashes
Despite Florida spending millions of dollars on education and public safety campaigns, the state is home to hundreds of pedestrian deaths every year, many of which result from car accidents. According to an ABC Action News review conducted earlier this year, which reviewed data covering the Tampa Bay area, at least one pedestrian is hit Read More
Read MoreElderly Floridians Still Vulnerable in Guardianship System
Florida’s sunshine, beaches and low taxes attract retirees who are happy to leave their parkas and snow shovels behind in exchange for year-round warmth and worry-free condo living. The golden years, however, can be anything but for Florida seniors who become victimized by Florida’s guardianship laws. These laws allow anyone to petition the court for Read More
Read MoreFour Steps to Take After a Car Accident
The Tampa area is particularly beautiful this time of year, with spring and summer bringing peak tourism to our white sand beaches and family-friendly theme parks. Unfortunately, an influx of vacationers adds to traffic on already heavily traveled roads, and that increase can lead to a car or motorcycle accident for residents and tourists alike, Read More
Read MoreIs Tampa’s Real Estate Market Finally Shifting in Buyers’ Favor?
The Tampa real estate market continued to grow in 2018. Analysts forecast the rate of price increases to slow in 2019, making Tampa a bit more of a buyer’s market than it was in 2018. That said, housing inventory in Tampa is still low, so buyers will still have to pound the pavement to find Read More
Read MoreFlorida Ranks High for Aggressive Drivers
Auto accidents happen for a variety of reasons, including road conditions, drivers who are drunk or distracted, and bad weather. But aggressive driving in good conditions by a sober, focused driver can be equally dangerous. You know the type — those following too closely, weaving in and out of traffic, slamming on the brakes. Two Read More
Read MoreYes, Your Commute Is Longer Than It Used to Be
If your Tampa commute seems endless, you may wonder if it’s actually getting worse or if you’re just tired of the same drive to work day in and day out. But if you have been making the same commute for the last few years, it may well be several minutes longer than when you started. Read More
Read MoreWhat Happened to My Tax Refund? Answers to Questions About Tax Law Changes
Spring is the time of warmer weather, beach vacations and, yes, taxes. Your 2018 tax filing is the first to be affected by the changes resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. While the act lowers payroll taxes, it also lowers or eliminates certain deductions and credits, which may negatively affect Read More
Read MoreWhy We Fight For You
Regardless of your age, profession or financial status, it can seem like the odds are stacked against you in a legal matter. These issues don’t occur in a vacuum and usually arise when you’re facing a significant challenge, such as an injury or real estate transaction. That’s why finding a lawyer who’ll fight for you Read More
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