HELOCs and Home Equity Loans: The tax deduction may be curtailed. What does this mean for homeowners?

​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 on their future tax returns.HELOC vs. Home Equity LoanA HELOC, or…

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Happy New Year!

​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 the beginning of a new year, it is important to take some…

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Are your children protected in case of a medical emergency?

​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 must sometimes make split-second decisions during medical emergencies. However, an untoward…

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My family member died and had been leasing a safe-deposit box. How do I get whatever is in the safe-deposit box?

​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, a safe-deposit box can help protect these assets. But, what happens…

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When I die, will there be anything left for my family after the government takes estate taxes?

​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 government when they pass away.The federal estate tax is a tax…

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