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NFA Firearms
Estate Planning

Why You Shouldn’t Use a Corporation to Own NFA Firearms

In this video, Cindy discusses some of the adverse consequences of using a corporation or LLC to own NFA firearms when you’re not using that corporation or LLC for a gun-sale related business. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Want Prison Time? Make an NFA ...
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Firearms Law

Can a Person Under 21 Use a Gun Trust to Buy a Gun?

We’ve living through some pretty tumultuous times, so we’ve been getting a lot of calls recently about gun trusts. One 20-year old man – we’ll call him Johnny – asked an interesting question: was there a legal way he could use a gun trust to ...
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Estate Planning

How Family Dysfunction Can Wreck Your Estate Plan

In this video recorded a few months ago, Cindy discusses some of the ways family dysfunction can torpedo the best-laid estate plans. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Why is This Probate Taking So Long? 4 DIY Estate Planning Fails ***Want to learn more about ...
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Elder Law

Everything You Eat, Drink, Do, Don’t Do, and Are May or May Not Cause Dementia

Like most people, dementia fascinates and terrifies me. I read everything I can about it, and have shared many articles about dementia studies on our Manasota Elder Law Facebook page and Twitter account. But I’m seriously considering discontinuing that practice because I realized today that ...
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Death NFA Firearms
Firearms Law

NFA Firearms: Why You Should Name a Florida Executor or Trustee

In this video, Cindy discusses what actually happens when you die in Florida while owning NFA firearms, and you named an out-of state executor or trustee. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Want Prison Time? Make an NFA Firearm Without ATF Approval Gun Trusts Gone ...
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Elder Law

Long-Term Care: Plan Before It’s Too Late

A strong long-term care plan spells out where you would like to live, how you plan to get around, and who will oversee your financial and health decisions when you’re incapacitated.
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ABLE Accounts
Elder Law

What is an ABLE Account?

In this video, Cindy explains what an ABLE Account is and how it may help your disabled loved ones. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Administering a Special Needs Trust Naming a Family Member as Successor Trustee: Pros & Cons ***Want to learn more about ...
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Veterans

Unique Veterans Benefits in Your State – 2020

I’m a U.S. veteran and so is my husband and two of our children. We have lots of veteran friends and I have a very large number of veteran clients. But I’m constantly surprised at the sheer number and variety of benefits available to veterans ...
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Die without a will
Estate Planning

What Happens if I Die Without a Will?

In this video, Cindy discusses what happens in Florida if you die without a Will. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: 4 Myths About Wills Do I Need a Will or a Trust? ***Want to learn more about how to protect your family from the ...
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Elder Law

What Happens When a Beneficiary Form Doesn’t Match the Will or Trust?

What happens when a beneficiary form – whether it’s on a TOD account, an IRA, life insurance, or an annuity – is different from what Mom or Dad wrote in their Will or Revocable Living Trust? Unfortunately, this often isn’t discovered until after Mom or ...
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You wonder whether your granddaughter will think of you fondly when you’re not around anymore.

You want to make sure someone will love and care for your dog, horse, or parrot when you can’t.

Your spouse doesn’t share your love for guns, and you fear your collection could be sold for almost nothing – or even destroyed – instead of being passed on to your children or others who share your passion.

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