So, you are thinking about creating a new charity, also known as a tax exempt organization. There are several things you should keep in mind. The process to start a
A number of recent clients have expressed a concern about leaving their home to a child who has a judgement filed against them. The judgement could result from numerous places,
The phrase “checks and balances” might bring to mind the Founding Fathers, or memories from your middle school Social Studies class. However, a “checks and balances” system can also be
People move to Florida for an array of reasons. Whether to visit the beaches and the parks, to retire or just to escape the cold weather for a few months.
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. On January 1, 2018, a new tax reform law became effective. It will affect the ability of many homeowners to deduct mortgage debt interest
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. We hope that all of our clients and friends had a joyous holiday and were able to enjoy time with friends and family. With
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. Our firm practices real estate law and we hear this question frequently. A title company can prepare some of the same documents a s
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. Florida’s medical consent laws were designed to protect patients from receiving medical treatment they do not want, and to protect doctors and hospitals who
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. A safe-deposit box can be a very useful tool. If you are someone who has expensive jewelry or collectibles, such as rare comic books,
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. The good news is that most individuals do not die with a taxable estate, and therefore do not owe estate taxes to the federal
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. A Power of Attorney is a powerful instrument. It empowers an “agent” or “agents” to serve as an attorney-in-fact on behalf of the “principal”.
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. Individuals often ask us how they can transfer their assets to their families, quickly and easily, without the costs and hassles of going through
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. Most recorded real estate deeds are irrevocable. There is, however, one kind of deed that is revocable – the enhanced life estate deed, or
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. There are many individuals who receive public benefits from the State and Federal government, such as medical assistance through Medicaid. Without proper estate planning,
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. A Living Will is an integral part of an estate plan, even though it has nothing to do with distributing assets or probate. Medical
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A. A Last Will and Testament is an instrument which governs the disposition of a decedent’s property after death. A Will should also designate a