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Dear Friends:       You may have heard that the United States Postal Service reported a $9 billion loss in 2025. Consequently, the USPS is considering a rate hike that could push first-class postage above 90 cents per stamp.       Because our office sends out more than 2 million pieces of mail annually, these increases require […]

Are you a snowbird just leaving Florida? Some of my clients have their homestead in Florida; others declare their legal residence in another state. In either case, a Revocable Living Trust is very useful to avoid probate in both states. If you are a Florida resident, you can own your homestead property via a Revocable […]

I recently presented my first Property Tax presentation and live poll to the residents of the Boca West Master Association at their Annual Meeting.       There was a strong turnout, and residents were actively engaged throughout the discussion. Providing clear information about how property taxes work helps residents better understand how public funding is used […]

Is it really April already? The months are flying by and the snow birds have once again left us. I will really miss Pretzel and Candy Bar. Pretzel for the ease he has in mingling with children and adults and making them laugh at his antics, and Candy Bar for her wonderful magic skills!       […]

You have probably heard the saying: “The lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.” If that is true, what about a non-lawyer who tries to represent himself? In this age of the internet, I see many people attempting to prepare their own legal documents, particularly for Estate Planning. Typically, this involves accessing […]

Since the beginning of time “change” has been and still is the reality of human and planetary existence. These changes are not always part of the natural unfolding of time and have disproportionately effected various segments of the earth’s population: disfavoring the less fortunate and vast majority of humans as well as the innocent species […]

Last month, I wrote about writing. This month, we explore reading. I’m not one for lists. I will do a grocery list. It goes from pencil to pocket. Then all I have to do is remember which pocket it’s in when I get to the store. There’s little chance I’ll lose it. I don’t make […]

There are several ways to avoid probate on your home when you die. If you are single, there will be probate when you die unless you choose one of the following options. If you are married and own your home together, your surviving spouse will not have probate; however, there will be probate when the […]

John Coan had been a fairly good basketball player 55 years ago. He said that he practically lived in the city parks playing basketball in various pick-up games. Mary Roberts had played a little tennis but that was more years ago than she cared to remember. Both shared a common problem faced by many veteran […]

You’re a reader. ‘ever wonder what it’s like to be a writer? It’s harder than reading. And depending on what kind of writing, it’s getting even harder. Here’s why.       I’ve been writing professionally for about 55 years. I’ve had over 900 opinion pieces published and five books. I’m a frequent contributor on Substack and […]