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Getting started as a trustee means familiarizing yourself with your new responsibilities. Carrying out these responsibilities throughout the trust administration is the key to reducing your risk of serving as a trustee. In Florida, a trustee is governed by the terms of the trust agreement, the provisions of Florida law,…

Changes in the transfer tax laws effective January 1, 2006, will benefit many estate planning clients. However, these increases may cause some unintended results. For this reason, this is a good time for clients to review their estate plans to be sure that their goals are still being met under…