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Understanding the Probate “Look Through” Rule in Florida
Understanding the Probate "Look Through" Rule in Florida By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 12, 2022 Probate administration is never one size fits all. And if a trust-based estate plan was used in combination with a Last Will and Testament, it’s subject to unique...
What Happens When a Beneficiary Dies During Probate in Florida?
What Happens When a Beneficiary Dies During Probate in Florida? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 5th, 2022 Probate administration is a common process for many estates in Florida. But what happens when a named beneficiary dies before the probate process is complete? And...
How Florida Probate Affects Adopted Children
How Florida Probate Affects Adopted Children By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. April 28, 2022 In the state of Florida, the estate of anyone who dies without a will is subject to probate. And even if the deceased had a will and had assets in their name without a designated...
Patents
Patents are really interesting! They represent the right to exclude others from using your unique invention. Inventions can be intangible (things you can't touch) or tangible (things you can touch). There are many forms of them, and they are, admittedly, a very...
The Benefits of Inter Vivos Trusts in New York
The Benefits of Inter Vivos Trusts in New York By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. April 21, 2022 If you’ve started the estate planning process, you probably already crafted your Will with care. But there could be a missing piece to your estate plan. And it can even make things...
BBK 53: Trademarks
Trademarks are critical to businesses. They represent the name, logos, slogans and other identifying language and materials of a business. Think of the Nike Swoosh, "just do it", the NBA logo (or any major professional sport logo or college team logo), or Coca Cola's...
5 Ways to Avoid Probate in New York
5 Ways to Avoid Probate in New York By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. April 14, 2022 If you are taking the time to plan your estate, you probably have your beneficiaries’ best interests in mind. So the last thing you’d want is for your estate to get tied up in probate. New...
BBK 52 – Introduction to Intellectual Property; Copyright
Intellectual property generally relates to three bodies of law: copyright, trademark and patent. Each has it's own universe of significance, rights, remedies, and the like. This video discusses copyright; what it is, what's a registration, what it means not to be...
Should You Create a Qualified Personal Residence Trust?
Learn the various ways a well-structured Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) can protect your assets and ensure your legacy.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Letters of Administration in Florida
A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Letters of Administration in Florida By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. March 31, 2022 Are you a family member or personal representative of someone who has recently passed away in Florida? If so, you may be wondering what the next steps are in...
