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Jeffrey R. Hudson has joined the firm as a partner, bringing fifteen years of experience practicing in the areas of estate planning, asset preservation planning, business succession planning, special needs planning, elder law, and probate and trust administration. He is admitted to The Florida Bar where he is a member of the Elder Law, and ...

In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner spotlights two types of irrevocable trusts used for estate tax avoidance purposes that are  especially popular given the impending sunset of the current historically high estate tax exemption amounts. In particular, she discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) ...

Five firm attorneys have been named 2024 Florida Super Lawyers®; Trippe Cheek (Land Use/Zoning), Ryan Davis (Bankruptcy:  Business), Jeff Deery (Business Litigation), Brad Saxton (Bankruptcy:  Business) and Graham White (Estate & Probate). And five attorneys have been named Rising Stars; Brandon DeGel (Business Litigation), James Doyle (Real Estate), Heidi Mitchell (General Litigation), Lauren Reynolds (Creditor Debtor Rights) and Andrew Roy (Bankruptcy:  Business). Super Lawyers®, owned by Thomson Reuters, recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their ...

If you are like most Americans, you will be going on vacation this summer. As you make the final preparations for your trip, this is an opportune time for you to ensure you have the necessary estate planning documents in place. Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner reviews a recommended checklist that will give you peace of mind so ...