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Estate Planning Ideas: National Ice Cream Month
Avoiding Probate is the Cherry on Top of your Estate Plan It is summertime, and the living is easy. Maybe you spent the day out on the boat, at the beach, or at home relaxing in your most comfortable lounge chair. As the sun sets, you have a hankering for…
Surprise! You Can’t Easily Disinherit Your Spouse
Believe it or not, it is not easy to disinherit your spouse in the United States. In many states and the District of Columbia, you cannot intentionally disinherit your spouse unless your spouse agrees to receive nothing from your estate in a prenuptial, postnuptial, or other marital agreement. However, the same is…
Divorced? It’s Time to Revisit Your Estate Plan
If your divorce is finalized, congratulations on making it through a tough chapter. But don’t stop there. One more step is crucial—talking to an estate planning attorney. Why? Because even if your divorce decree revokes some roles your ex held (like trustee or power of attorney), many things don’t change…
Pride Month & Estate Planning in Florida: Planning for Every Family
Pride Month is a time to celebrate progress, community, and identity. It’s also a time to take stock of where things stand—especially here in Florida, where laws affecting LGBTQ+ individuals are still evolving. As an estate planning law firm in Florida, we help LGBTQ+ clients take control of their future…
Running a Business with Your Spouse? Here’s How to Stay on Track—At Work and at Home
Running a business with your spouse can be incredibly rewarding—but let’s be honest, it’s not always easy. You live together, work together, and probably spend most of your free time together too. With that kind of closeness, it’s important to find balance, both personally and professionally. Here are a few…
Jakob Legal Named Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Weston
We are honored to be recognized in Our City Media’s Best of Weston magazine as the best estate planning attorneys Weston! See what they had to say about us below. With over 30 years of experience and a steadfast commitment to client care, Andrea L. Jakob, PA has earned the…
Your Digital Legacy
What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts When You Die?
Your digital life—photos, emails, cloud files, and social media—needs the same protection as your home or bank account. Under Florida’s Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, your loved ones can access your online accounts only if your estate plan says so.
At Andrea L. Jakob, PA, we help you create a modern estate plan that covers everything—including your digital legacy.
📲 Discover what platforms like Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn do when a user dies, and how you can take control now.
How to Parent a Recent Graduate or Young Adult
In honor of May’s flowers, Graduations and Mother’s Day, I’d love to share one of my favorite checklists for parents who have a new graduate in the family! The rules of parenting change completely once your child turns 18. They may still be financially dependent on you, but suddenly they…
Creative Uses for Life Insurance
A recent study by two non-profits found that a record 102 million American adults either lack life insurance or don’t have enough coverage. Misunderstandings about costs and types of policies are major barriers. Even those with life insurance often don’t realize how it can support their financial and estate planning goals.…
How Do You Want to Leave Your Money Behind?
Is Outright Distribution the Perfect Fit for Your Loved Ones? Although Americans are living longer and spending more time—and money—in retirement, many parents intend to leave an inheritance to their children. The exact amount can vary greatly depending on individual circumstances and wealth levels, but even a small inheritance can…
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