http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/ Florida Probate Attorney and Florida Inheritance Lawyer. Probate administration, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Tax and Elder Law. Will Contests, Probate Litigation and Estate Dispute information. Florida Probate help 954 920-2886 en-US Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:11:52 -0500 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/11/2nd-will-emerges-in-400m-heiress-estate-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/11/2nd-will-emerges-in-400m-heiress-estate-.html Click here for the details. Estate Litigation and Will Contests of Rich and Famous Estates of Rich and Famous David S. Luber Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:11:52 -0500 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/11/wealth-managers-win-254-million-lottery.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/11/wealth-managers-win-254-million-lottery.html 3 Individuals in a wealthy CT suburb who had started their own money management firm bought a $1 ticket for the lottery and appeared with their attorney to announce they won a $254 million dollar power ball. They created a... Current News Wealth Management David S. Luber Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:52:02 -0500 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/11/dr-conrad-murray-convicted-of-involuntary-manslaughter-wrongful-death-lawsuit-by-the-estate-next.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/11/dr-conrad-murray-convicted-of-involuntary-manslaughter-wrongful-death-lawsuit-by-the-estate-next.html ABC News Image of Conrad Murray in court with defense attorneys. Conrad Murray Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter as Nick Allen of The Telegraph reported this afternoon in the article linked to above. The reading of the verdict can be watched... Estates of Rich and Famous Trusts and Estates in the news David S. Luber Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:42:49 -0500 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/09/multi-millions-of-amy-winehouse-estate-fortune-likely-squandered-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/09/multi-millions-of-amy-winehouse-estate-fortune-likely-squandered-.html Video re Amy Winehouse fortune. The estate was worth tens of millions as late as 2008 but just $3 million when she died. She was reportedly generous with friends and family but it is believed that while the drug use... Estates of Rich and Famous David S. Luber Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:36:30 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/08/25-of-100-top-paid-ceos-made-more-than-their-companies-paid-in-taxes.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/08/25-of-100-top-paid-ceos-made-more-than-their-companies-paid-in-taxes.html Video and article discussing CEO Pay and Corporate Taxes Bank of NY Mellon, Verizon, Ebay, GE, Boeing among the companies. Also the study showed that the average CEO now makes 325 times more than the average worker at their company... Current News David S. Luber Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:32:49 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/06/us-supreme-court-rules-regarding-estate-dispute-jurisdiction.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/06/us-supreme-court-rules-regarding-estate-dispute-jurisdiction.html In a 5-4 decision the Court ruled that the Texas Probate Court and not a bankruptcy Court had the jurisdiction to make the decision. This is a blow to the heirs of Anna Nicole Smith and should result in her... Estate Litigation and Will Contests of Rich and Famous Estates of Rich and Famous Inheritance Litigation David S. Luber Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:26:35 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/06/85-year-old-millionaire-hugh-hefner-engagement-to-25-year-old-called-off.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/06/85-year-old-millionaire-hugh-hefner-engagement-to-25-year-old-called-off.html Apparently she did not want to spend 15+ years trying to fight the pre nup and pursuing estate litigation like Anna Nicole and her estate have. Shocking it would not have worked out with just a 60 year age difference.... Estates of Rich and Famous Pre Nuptial Agreements David S. Luber Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:01:46 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/06/us-senate-working-on-estate-tax-compromise-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/06/us-senate-working-on-estate-tax-compromise-.html At the end of last year a tax agreement was reached that allowed for an estate tax exemption to rise to $5 million from $3.5m it had been in 2009. It also raised the gift tax exemption to $5m and... Estate Planning Estate Tax David S. Luber Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:15:56 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/michigan-millionaire-lottery-winner-qualifies-for-and-is-using-food-stamps-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/michigan-millionaire-lottery-winner-qualifies-for-and-is-using-food-stamps-.html Leroy Fick a 59 year old in Michigan won the $2m lottery when he was on Food Stamps. Since Michigan like the federal standard only measures income and not assets he is eligible for government money paid for by other... Odd News Wealth Management David S. Luber Wed, 18 May 2011 19:22:23 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/new-florida-intestate-succession-law-and-other-trusts-and-estates-legislation-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/new-florida-intestate-succession-law-and-other-trusts-and-estates-legislation-.html E Lobbyist reports regarding Florida Trusts and Estates legislation that has sailed through the legislature and is expected to be signed into law by the Governor. The site summarizes the legislative changes saying that it provides fiduciary lawyer-client privilege; revises... Inheritance Probate - Florida Probate Law David S. Luber Sat, 14 May 2011 20:08:38 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/no-contest-clause-in-will-of-recently-deceased-long-time-actor-jackie-cooper-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/no-contest-clause-in-will-of-recently-deceased-long-time-actor-jackie-cooper-.html Hollywood California Actor Jackie Cooper started acting at the age of 3 and was nominated for a best actor in a leading role at the age of 9 the youngest in any category for 50 years. He then went on... Estate Litigation and Will Contests of Rich and Famous Estates of Rich and Famous Inheritance Litigation Probate Litigation Trusts and Estates in the news David S. Luber Mon, 09 May 2011 19:59:11 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/osama-bin-laden-reads-will-on-saturday-night-live.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/osama-bin-laden-reads-will-on-saturday-night-live.html Television Trusts and Estates in the news David S. Luber Sun, 08 May 2011 18:42:05 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/may-is-older-americans-month.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/may-is-older-americans-month.html The Administration on Aging reports that JFK while President declared the month of May Senior Citizens month. At the time there were just 17 million living seniors that had made it to 65 and a third lived in poverty. In... Current News Elder Law David S. Luber Tue, 03 May 2011 17:06:06 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/dave-duerson-had-brain-damage.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/05/dave-duerson-had-brain-damage.html Dave Duerson, a former NFL player who committed suicide in February, had "moderately advanced" brain damage related to blows to the head, according to the researcher who made the diagnosis. "It's indisputable" that Duerson had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disorder... Alzheimers Sports David S. Luber Tue, 03 May 2011 11:48:57 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/highest-paid-ceos-of-2010.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/highest-paid-ceos-of-2010.html The highest paid CEOs of 2010 were the CEO of Viacom being the highest paid with a total compensation of $84.5m $13.9 cash $28.6 option stock grants and $41.8 million in restricted stock. The Occidental CEO was # 2 at... David S. Luber Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:39:07 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/liz-taylors-will-left-800000-to-her-seventh-ex-husband-larry-fortensky-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/liz-taylors-will-left-800000-to-her-seventh-ex-husband-larry-fortensky-.html Larry Fortensky was someone she had met at a Betty Ford rehab facility back in 1988. He is a construction worker, who never finished high school and very middle class as well as 20 years younger than her so it... Estates of Rich and Famous David S. Luber Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:32:37 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/royal-newlyweds-will-move-to-some-great-real-estate-soon.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/royal-newlyweds-will-move-to-some-great-real-estate-soon.html Prince William and Kate Middleton will be moving to a home worth $76 million after they are married. That is 343 times the typical newlywed home in england 223,282. Their royal retreat they will be able to go to for... Estates of Rich and Famous Real Estate David S. Luber Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:41:41 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/how-real-estate-is-titled-is-important-for-avoiding-florida-probate.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/how-real-estate-is-titled-is-important-for-avoiding-florida-probate.html In some states if real estate is owned by two people it may pass to the survivor even if they are not husband and wife. However in Florida it depends on whether or not they are husband and wife. If... Probate - Florida Probate Law Real Estate David S. Luber Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:56:53 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/10-musicians-who-became-more-popular-after-their-death.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/10-musicians-who-became-more-popular-after-their-death.html CNBC.com has a slideshow which mentions ten musicians who in most cases were at one time huge stars but at the time of their death had faded and were again very popular. Among the musicians include Michael Jackson whose record... Music David S. Luber Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:11:40 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/worlds-highest-and-lowest-tax-rates-united-states-3rd-lowest-tax-as-of-gdp.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/worlds-highest-and-lowest-tax-rates-united-states-3rd-lowest-tax-as-of-gdp.html CNBC.com reports regarding the highest and lowest income tax jurisdictions in the World. The highest taxes of any country as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is Denmark at 48.2% who interestingly also has just 3.3% unemployment. Sweeden, Italy,... Income Tax David S. Luber Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:13:21 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/tips-to-become-wealthy-save-diversify-plan-work-hard-teach-children-value-of-money.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/tips-to-become-wealthy-save-diversify-plan-work-hard-teach-children-value-of-money.html Jennifer Waters of Yahoo Finance reported on ways to learn from Millionaires to become wealthier. Among the key points: Most of those folks with a net worth of $1 million or more have earned it themselves by their actions. The... Wealth Management David S. Luber Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:24:02 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/the-estate-of-tom-bosley-and-other-happy-days-actors-sue-cbs-over-merchandising-revenues.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/the-estate-of-tom-bosley-and-other-happy-days-actors-sue-cbs-over-merchandising-revenues.html Multiple estates have recently sued others regarding their intellectual propery and use of their image or likeness. The merchandising rights to celebrity images can be worth millions of dollars. These issues often cause disputes and estate litigation which the probate... Estates of Rich and Famous Television David S. Luber Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:39:55 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/irs-extends-tax-deadline-to-opt-out-of-2010-estate-tax.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/irs-extends-tax-deadline-to-opt-out-of-2010-estate-tax.html Bloomberg.com reports that the IRS has extended the deadline for heirs to file. The tax agreement that the Congress passed and Obama signed brought the estate tax back for 2011 and provided that some estates could elect to pay capital... Estate Tax Income Tax David S. Luber Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:51:08 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/tv-plot-explained-inheritance-law-incorrectly-sunday-pretermitted-spouse-law-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/tv-plot-explained-inheritance-law-incorrectly-sunday-pretermitted-spouse-law-.html On Sunday night flipping channels to see a few minutes of tv I happened to see part of the show Desperate Housewives. The interesting thing to me and this blog is that one character who was the mom of a... Estate Planning Inheritance Television David S. Luber Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:37:28 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/jackson-estate-reached-settlement-with-heal-the-world-foundation-avoids-estate-related-litigation-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/jackson-estate-reached-settlement-with-heal-the-world-foundation-avoids-estate-related-litigation-.html The Personal Representatives of Michael Jackson's estate reached a settlement today with the Heal the World Foundation over use of the late entertainer's image and likeness, a court official confirmed. Attorneys representing the estate and the charity met with a... Estates of Rich and Famous Inheritance Litigation Trusts and Estates in the news David S. Luber Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:35:45 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/us-trust-survey-shows-wealthy-boomers-plan-to-enjoy-wealth-less-concerned-re-passing-on-inheritance.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/us-trust-survey-shows-wealthy-boomers-plan-to-enjoy-wealth-less-concerned-re-passing-on-inheritance.html althy Baby Boomers keeping Inheritance for themselves. A US Trust survey of 457 high-net-wealth individuals with at least $3 million in assets they could invest released Tuesday found 51 percent said it is not important to leave their kids an... Current News Inheritance Trusts and Estates in the news Wealth Management David S. Luber Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:10:32 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/mobile-home-selling-for-25-million.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/mobile-home-selling-for-25-million.html As AOL reports this home in Malibu where they do not even own the land which is another $2,000 a month but just the property and which is just 2 bedroom 2 bathroom with 2300 square feet is selling for... Real Estate David S. Luber Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:56:49 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/wills-trusts-and-estates-professor-blog.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/wills-trusts-and-estates-professor-blog.html The Probate Attorney Blog appreciates Lexis having selected it as a top 25 best probate and estate blog. There is currently voting to determine the best estate attorney blog. While there are many other quality blogs who were also selected... Weblogs David S. Luber Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:26:48 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/unusual-tax-collection-policies-of-other-countries-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/unusual-tax-collection-policies-of-other-countries-.html Pakistan Hires Transgender Workers to Shame Tax Delinquents ADAM B. ELLICK of the New York Times Blog reports financial trouble Pakistan is in since taxpayers do not file their taxes. He states as my colleague Sabrina Tavernise reports, nationwide, fewer... Income Tax Tax Dispute David S. Luber Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:16:31 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/tax-day-humor.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/tax-day-humor.html Source Buzzword101.com Income Tax David S. Luber Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:40:44 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/summary-of-tax-and-elder-law-provisions-in-obamas-budget-proposal-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/summary-of-tax-and-elder-law-provisions-in-obamas-budget-proposal-.html On April 13 Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan proposed a budget proposing $6 trillion in budget cuts and making significant policy changes to Medicare and Medicaid. President Obama than responded with a budget of his own which had the following key... Elder Law Income Tax David S. Luber Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:29:36 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/calculator-showing-how-much-of-each-taxpayers-money-goes-to-which-items.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/calculator-showing-how-much-of-each-taxpayers-money-goes-to-which-items.html Thirdway.com shows taxpayers what % and amounts of their tax dollars go to each item. The two largest amounts are around 20% each for social security and defense. The next four largest items in order are Medicare at 13.1%, then... Income Tax Web/Tech David S. Luber Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:52:03 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/irs-paid-513-million-in-undeserved-home-buyer-tax-credits-audit-shows-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/irs-paid-513-million-in-undeserved-home-buyer-tax-credits-audit-shows-.html The Internal Revenue Service has paid out more than a half-billion dollars in homebuyer tax credits to people who probably didn't qualify, a government investigator said today. Most of the money around $326 million went to greater than 47,000 taxpayers... Real Estate Tax Dispute David S. Luber Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:48:09 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/nfl-players-accepting-lockout-loans-at-absurdly-high-interest-rates-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/nfl-players-accepting-lockout-loans-at-absurdly-high-interest-rates-.html The Postgame.com discusses how there are now NFL players who are already desparate for money with the lockout and strike just having started. Some financial advisors are working with other financial companies to get them financing at Tony Soprano type... Sports David S. Luber Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:02:02 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/million-dollar-real-estate-listings-warmed-up-with-hot-models-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/million-dollar-real-estate-listings-warmed-up-with-hot-models-.html As AOL real estate blog discusses Dimitrios Aletras Jr VP of Business Development at Nest Seekers came up with the idea to advertise homes like other magazine advertise clothing with models. In order to sell some of his high end... Real Estate David S. Luber Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:45:35 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/1-million-dollar-1938-superman-comic-stolen-from-nicolas-cage-over-a-decade-ago-found-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/1-million-dollar-1938-superman-comic-stolen-from-nicolas-cage-over-a-decade-ago-found-.html Nicolas Cage was also in the news recently as he had a 1938 mint condition copy of the original Superman Comic that was stolen in 2000. It just turned up in a storage locker in CA. Cage had previously taken... Books Estates of Rich and Famous Odd News David S. Luber Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:26:13 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/irs-filed-a-tax-lien-against-nicolas-cage-for-hundreds-of-thousands-owed-in-gift-taxes-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/irs-filed-a-tax-lien-against-nicolas-cage-for-hundreds-of-thousands-owed-in-gift-taxes-.html In 2011 The Gift Tax annual exclusion remains at $13,000 per person per year for outright gifts but the exemption amount was made to be uniform with the estate tax exemption amount so there is now a $5,000,000 exemption for... Estate Tax Estates of Rich and Famous Income Tax Tax Dispute David S. Luber Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:11:22 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/worlds-oldest-man-died-at-114-years-old-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/worlds-oldest-man-died-at-114-years-old-.html Walter Breauning died today as the worlds oldest man at 114. He lived in Montana. His secrets to a long life Always embrace change Eat two meals a day Work as long as you can Help others "The more you... Elder Law David S. Luber Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:50:25 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/12000-square-foot-white-house-replica-for-sale-in-virginia-for-465-million.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/12000-square-foot-white-house-replica-for-sale-in-virginia-for-465-million.html Click the link for the CNN video of the White House Replica. One fifth of the size of the real thing but structural details inside match the actual White House. Couple built decades ago but are now empty nest parents... Real Estate David S. Luber Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:57:40 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/with-the-need-for-finality-harvard-twins-are-stuck-with-the-facebook-settlement-agreement.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/with-the-need-for-finality-harvard-twins-are-stuck-with-the-facebook-settlement-agreement.html A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the prior Harvard University classmates of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg can't undo their settlement over creation of the social networking site. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Monday that Tyler and... Estates of Rich and Famous Web/Tech David S. Luber Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:57:06 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/ozzy-and-sharon-osbourne-owe-17-million-in-taxes-risk-losing-their-home-to-irs-tax-lien.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/ozzy-and-sharon-osbourne-owe-17-million-in-taxes-risk-losing-their-home-to-irs-tax-lien.html Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne owe greater than $1.7 million in back taxes to the IRS. The rocker turned reality star, and his wife reportedly owe $718,948 from 2008 and $1.024 million from 2009. The IRS has placed a lien on... Estates of Rich and Famous Income Tax David S. Luber Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:32:35 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/wall-street-journal-bill-gates-may-be-berkshire-ceo-short-term-if-buffet-resigned-soon-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/wall-street-journal-bill-gates-may-be-berkshire-ceo-short-term-if-buffet-resigned-soon-.html Interesting video by the Wall street journal discussing that Berkshire Hathaway the multi billion dollar conglomerate run by Warren Buffett the 2nd wealthiest person in the world who has vastly increased the size of a lot of people's trusts and... Charitable giving Estates of Rich and Famous Wealth Management David S. Luber Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:18:53 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/are-you-saving-enough-for-retirement.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/are-you-saving-enough-for-retirement.html It is important that people save and invest whenever they are able to do so and that they work with financial professionals to achieve a plan for a comfortable retirement. To give a quick general snapshot though regarding ones retirement... Estate Planning Income Tax David S. Luber Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:05:05 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/facebook-post-leads-to-successful-kidney-transplant-from-virtual-stranger-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/facebook-post-leads-to-successful-kidney-transplant-from-virtual-stranger-.html Two men who met only briefly a year earlier when one bought a computer from the other formed a much more lasting connection as a result of a wife's Facebook posting seeking a kidney donation for her husband. Roxy Kurze... Charitable giving Web/Tech David S. Luber Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:15:05 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/mikey-rooney-elder-abuse-info-restraining-order-ended-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/mikey-rooney-elder-abuse-info-restraining-order-ended-.html In early March of this year 90 year old former actor Mikey Rooney testified before a special senate committee about elder abuse from a family member believed to be 52 year old step son Chris Abert that he says he... Dementia Elder Law End of Life Planning Estates of Rich and Famous Television David S. Luber Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:58:22 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/impact-of-government-shutdown-on-irssocial-security-medicare-and-federal-housing-authority.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/impact-of-government-shutdown-on-irssocial-security-medicare-and-federal-housing-authority.html If the US government were to shut down later this week this would cause a slower processing of tax returns and limit small business loans and government-backed mortgages during peak home buying season. The last such shutdown began in 1995... Elder Law Income Tax Real Estate David S. Luber Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:14:53 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/repeal-of-the-new-1099-tax-form-burden-sent-to-obama-to-sign-into-law-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/repeal-of-the-new-1099-tax-form-burden-sent-to-obama-to-sign-into-law-.html The Senate overwhelmingly and in a rare bipartisan manner voted Tuesday to repeal a part of the health care reform law that would require businesses to file a 1099 tax form with the government for every purchase they make over... Income Tax Proposed Tax Law David S. Luber Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:33:30 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/estate-litigation-rick-james-estate-dispute-regarding-digital-royalties-v-universal-music.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/estate-litigation-rick-james-estate-dispute-regarding-digital-royalties-v-universal-music.html The Estate of funk and R&B singer Rick James who died in 2004 and was popular in the 70s and 80s best known for the song Super Freak is suing Universal Music Group (UMG) for half of all the digital... Music Probate Litigation Trusts and Estates in the news David S. Luber Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:32:16 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/rep-paul-ryan-proposes-6-trillion-cut-to-budget-significant-changes-in-medicare-medicaid.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/rep-paul-ryan-proposes-6-trillion-cut-to-budget-significant-changes-in-medicare-medicaid.html The Republican budget proposal will eliminate the national debt while still preserving costly entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan told CNBC. Representative Ryan, chairman of the House Budget Committee speaking shortly before the spending plan... Elder Law David S. Luber Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:52:59 -0400 http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/concussions-such-a-problem-in-football-that-madden-game-has-changed-rules-.html http://florida-probate.blogs.com/florida_probate_attorney/2011/04/concussions-such-a-problem-in-football-that-madden-game-has-changed-rules-.html Concussions in football games are taken more seriously than ever before. Examples of danger posed by head first hitting and concussions have been mounting over the past few years with at least one player losing a significant amount of their... Alzheimers Dementia Sports David S. Luber Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:46:43 -0400