Category Archives: Death and Taxes

Estate and inheritance taxes and revocable trusts in Florida

I’ve discussed elsewhere why I don’t think revocable trusts are a good vehicle for avoiding probate in Florida. Why Revocable Living Trusts usually won’t avoid Probate in Florida And, as I’ve noted, Florida does not have estate or inheritance taxes, … Continue reading

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Doma and taxes

Here’s a link to blog by a tax lawyer; discussing the implications of DOMA and state taxes; Prop 8, DOMA, Taxes, and You Florida does not have a state income tax; nonetheless we do have a number of people with … Continue reading

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DOMA and what it means for Florida Residents

First, the Supreme Court has handed down a decision today dealing with the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, here: United States v. Windsor In plain language, it says that IF a state has recognized Same Sex Marriage, between two men … Continue reading

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Estate, Inheritance and Income Taxes in Florida

I get a lot of questions about estate and inheritance and income taxes for Florida estates. First, Florida has no separate estate tax; Florida did have what is commonly known as a “sponge” tax which is tied to the Federal … Continue reading

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