Month: June 2012

One June 25, 2012, Katherine Naugle was listed in the Jacksonville Financial News & Daily Record as President of the Jacksonville Women’s Lawyer Association. To read the full article click here

Attorney Jonathan Smith was quoted in the June 22 issue of The Florida Times-Union regarding JaxChabmer’s efforts to revitalize Downtown by the hiring of Tony Allegrettii. To read the full article click here.

MUST A PERSON LEAVE A CHILD AT LEAST ONE DOLLAR? When preparing someone’s Last Will and Testament I am often asked if a person must leave their child at least a dollar in the Will. The Florida Bar states: “No. This is not necessary and can actually cause considerable...

What Happens When There Is No Will? The Florida Bar states: “If you die without a will (this is called dying “intestate”), your property will be distributed to your heirs according to a formula fixed by law. Your property does not go to the State of Florida unless...

Jonathan Smith, hosted Jacksonville Sharks partner, Larry Payne, at the Chamber Downtown Council meeting on Friday, June 15, 2012.  pictured below is Attorney Jonathan Smith, Diantha Grant & Larry Payne.

DOES A REVOCABLE TRUST SAVE ESTATE TAXES? Revocable trusts are often credited with saving estate taxes, but this is not entirely accurate. Your retained interest and power over the trust assets will cause the trust to be included in your taxable estate at death. The...

Attorney Jonathan Smith was pictured in the Jacksonville Daily Record for as president of the Downtown Council Chamber of Commerce with Michael Butterman, resident conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. To read the article and see the photo click here.

The Florida Bar states: “The personal representative is the person, bank, or trust company appointed by the judge to be in charge of the administration of the decedent’s probate estate. In Florida, the term “personal representative” is used instead of such terms as...

Some FAQ’s regarding Merit Retention Elections 1. Why are appeals court judges and Supreme Court justices on the ballot this year? Florida appeals court judges and Supreme Court justices are on the ballot in nonpartisan elections every six years so voters can...