by Leslie Marenco | Jan 18, 2017 | Articles, Probate, Trusts, Wills
A Tale of Ancillary Probate: Two and a Half Years, Three States, & Six Separate Probate Proceedings! For many families, owning land is a rewarding way to build wealth while creating a legacy for future generations. Indeed, we have lots of clients that are...
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 | Oct 26, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning, Probate, Probate Litigation, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
When you open your door to the series of miniature monster’s and princesses’ exclaiming “trick-or-treat,” you can protect yourself from the “tricks” of the dark hallows eve night with the swift toss of a Twix or Snickers Bar. Thus,...
by Leslie Marenco | May 1, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning, Health Care Directive, Probate, Trusts
A 2010 study conducted by the Investor Protection Trust found that more than seven million older Americans — 20 percent of those over the age of 65 — had already been a victim of financial abuse. Here are some tips on how you can ensure your parents (or...
by Leslie Marenco | Apr 24, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts
A common estate planning mistake many people make – including celebrities like Michael Jackson – is not ensuring the trust you have created holds all your assets. Unfortunately, most lawyers simply do not make sure this is properly handled for their clients, so if...
by Leslie Marenco | Feb 5, 2015 | Articles, Probate, Trusts
When you hear the words, “trust fund,” do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A trust fund – or trust – is actually a great estate planning tool for many people with a wide range of incomes who want to accomplish a specific purpose...
