In Florida, we are all very familiar with hurricane season and the occasional need to prioritize preparation for the oncoming storm. We anticipate there will be dangers, difficulties, and various types of damage to address after the event—and we prepare accordingly. Estate planning in Florida shares many similarities with hurricane season, except the storm is …
PALM HARBOR, Florida—The Law Offices of Sherri M. Stinson hosted a networking event on November 16th, 2022 to benefit Silver Santas—a grassroots organization dedicated to helping isolated and low-income seniors—where the firm facilitated the adoption of seven seniors and participants contributed over $500 in new clothing, hygiene products, blankets, candy, and small personal items towards …
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A very common phone call we receive at our estate planning law firm is from people worried about “becoming a ward of the state.” People are concerned that the government will use its legal authority to take over their assets and their decision making if they suffer from physical or mental incapacity. In Florida, the …
Five years ago, cryptocurrency was probably not on your radar. Today, it may be an important investment in your portfolio. You could even own some nonfungible tokens (NFTs), which are powered by the same blockchain-based technology. Despite the dizzying fluctuations in the value of these assets, you should ensure that they are included in your …
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An estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of technology, it is important to remember to include your digital assets. Digital assets consist of everything we own online. Because we spend more time on computers and smartphones than we ever did before, you may …
While many people know about wills and trusts, fewer are aware of their options in case of incapacitation. What will you do to protect your assets and rights if you become incapacitated? Below, an estate planning attorney from the Law Offices of Sherri M. Stinson, P.A., in Palm Harbor, FL, describes legal incapacitation and the …
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Your beneficiaries will inherit your assets according to your estate plan after you pass away, but many factors can derail the vision you have in mind for them. While you may want to leave something for everyone you love, you may not be able to trust them all to manage these assets effectively. Be sure …
With youth on your side, you may believe you have time before you need to worry about end-of-life preparations. However, an accident or sudden health problem can cut anyone’s time short before they’re ready. Meeting with an estate planning lawyer earlier in life can help save your family unbearable stress when deciding how to make …
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You’d think that celebrities, surrounded by lawyers and other business advisors, would have elaborate estate plans to protect their assets and families. Unfortunately, having a lot of money does not shield you from making mistakes regarding estate planning. Our Palm Harbor estate planning attorney could have helped the celebrities listed below. These superstars made enormous …
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Let’s face an uncomfortable fact: each of us has a date with death. However, if you have a will, you can still have a voice in how your estate is distributed to your beneficiaries. While you may have considered creating a do-it-yourself will, there are plenty of intricacies in Florida statutes that could supersede your …
