by Leslie Marenco | Jan 2, 2017 | Articles, Uncategorized
This time of year as I look upon the previous year and set goals for the future, I am always reminded of Steve Jobs’ 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University, where he stated: When Jobs was 17, he read a quote that made an impression on him, and every day after...
by Leslie Marenco | Dec 30, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized
Power of attorney (POA) is a document that grants a specific person, called an agent, the authority to make important decisions on behalf of another person, called the principal. There are many different kinds of power of attorney. The scope of the authority the...
by Leslie Marenco | Dec 23, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized
Financial aid is a valuable resource for students and their families. And sending a child off to college is one of life’s biggest (and often most expensive!) events. Unfortunately, certain assets may adversely affect student financial aid eligibility. That’s why...
by Leslie Marenco | Dec 21, 2016 | Articles, Probate, Probate Litigation, Wills
Often I get clients who are interested in objecting to a Last Will and Testament because of suspected undue influence of their loved one. In Florida there is a split of authority over what happens to a previous Will when the most recent Will is invalidated by the...
by Leslie Marenco | Dec 16, 2016 | Articles, Estate Planning, Kids Protection Planning
Young families face different estate planning needs and challenges than those who have had a long life behind them. While established families may be concerned about what will happen to their family when they pass on, young, growing families can be more focused on...
by Leslie Marenco | Dec 15, 2016 | Articles, Inheritance
While the Castro family imposed a mandatory nine-day mourning period over Cuba, questions remain as to who will inherit the head of state’s fortune – or if there is any fortune to inherit at all.Depending on what source you believe, Fidel Castro was...
