Directed Trusts are becoming a more widespread option for many individuals creating an estate plan. Unlike traditional trusts, which place all responsibilities on a single trustee, a Directed Trust divides duties for greater flexibility and oversight. In a Directed Trust, the trustee focuses on administrative tasks such as record-keeping, tax filings, and distributions. Meanwhile, a [...]
When it comes to estate planning, a durable power of attorney (DPOA) is one of the most crucial documents you can have in place. It grants someone you trust—the agent—the authority to manage your financial, legal, and healthcare affairs should you become incapacitated or unable to do so yourself. A DPOA does not give the [...]
Online legal platforms have made DIY estate planning more accessible than ever. While these tools can generate basic documents at a low cost, they often miss the mark where it matters most: accuracy, clarity, and personalization. Generic forms rarely address complex family situations, tax implications, or special needs planning. They often leave out crucial provisions [...]
Elder law covers a wide range of legal issues that are essential for protecting your health, finances, and overall well-being as you age. This area of law includes health and personal care planning, estate planning, public benefits, long-term care, and special needs planning. These services ensure that: Your medical treatment aligns with your wishes. Your assets are protected for you [...]
The Standard FAR/BAR Contract requires that the parties attempt to resolve disputes through mediation before a lawsuit can be filed. In the recent case of Pesantes v. Kelley, 2025 WL 611399 (Fla 3DCA 2025), the Florida Third District Court of appeal denied the Seller’s right to attorney’s fees because of the failure of the parties [...]
Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of workers across the nation. From all of us here at Gibbons | Neuman, thank you for the contributions you make every day to your families, your communities, and our country. Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day!
Taking a line from one of my favorite movies, Cool Hand Luke, starring my uncle, Paul Newman (he didn’t know how to spell his last name), “what we've got here is a failure to communicate.” Communication is the key ingredient to a successful mediation. Far too often, parties or their counsel want to withhold information [...]
Going through or having gone through a divorce can significantly impact your existing estate plan. If your documents are not updated, unintended beneficiaries—such as an ex-spouse—could inherit money or property that you intended for someone else. It’s important to understand that the filing of a divorce petition and the final entry of the dissolution of [...]
As a beneficiary of a trust, it’s important to understand that the date a trust "ends" may not necessarily be the same as the date it is officially closed. While a trust document may specify an "end date" or indicate that it terminates upon certain events, the actual process of closing out the trust can [...]
Today, our team proudly partnered with Better Living for Seniors’ (BLS) Helping the Homebound program—an inspiring initiative that provides basic quality-of-life items to homebound seniors in our community. Together, we packed 250 care bags filled with essentials like hygiene products, non-perishable snacks, household items, resource guides, and items for hurricane preparedness. These bags are more [...]
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