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"Trust Protectors and Undue Influence"

Trust Protectors and Undue Influence Can an independent Trust Protector use undue influence to get a Trust Amendment? Arizona recently had a court case involving this topic. In this instance, Kay and Austin were wed for 57 years. Austin was given a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis toward the end of their marriage. With his caregiver Li...

"Pooled Trust vs. Self-Settled Special Needs Trust"

Pooled Trust vs. Self-Settled Special Needs Trust It is important to know the differences between Pooled Trusts and Self-Settled Special Needs Trusts.

"Structuring the Veterans Asset Protection Trust"

Structuring the Veterans Asset Protection Trust A Veterans Asset Protection Trust must be drafted in a specific way to preserve eligibility for needs-based VA-pension benefits.

"Must an Agent Spend all of the Principal’s Assets on Care?"

Must an Agent Spend all of the Principal’s Assets on Care? Case law analysis of how much is required to be paid on behalf of the principal without jeopardizing Medicaid eligibility.

"Do the Rich Need to Plan for Long-term Care?"

Do the Rich Need to Plan for Long-term Care? Everyone should plan for long-term care, even the very wealthy.

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Jacksonville Elder Law Attorney to Participate in National Elder Law Month Jacksonville Elder Law Attorney to Participate in National Elder Law Month. Jacksonville, Florida] – Thomas Asbury of the Asbury Law Firm ("Asbury Law") in Jacksonville, Florida will participate in National Elder Law Month in May 2023 by educating seniors about their legal options and by providing...

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Opinion | ChatGPT Heralds an Intellectual Revolution Generative artificial intelligence presents a philosophical and practical challenge on a scale not experienced since the start of the Enlightenment.

Foreign Individuals Holding U.S. Real Property, or Left Holding the Bag? | JD Supra There have been some interesting developments of late with respect to the ownership of real property in parts of the English-speaking world. For...

Imitation Is The Best Form Of Flattery. Flattery Is Not A Defense To Copyright Infringement. And to think, this all started because a monkey named Naruto took a picture.

Digital Planning Podcast Episode: The Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act | https://buff.ly/3IsQlx1

FL Takes A Swing At Reporters, Knocks Out First Amendment If they don't say they're overturning NYT v. Sullivan, maybe no one will notice?

From Compliance to Operations: How Data Privacy Laws Will Change Contracts in 2023 - Contract Nerds Data privacy regulations will significantly impact contracts in 2023, requiring businesses to invest more time and resources into their agreements to keep up with the changes.

Wealthy investors do a lousy job of telling heirs what they'll get: report Cerulli Associates says in a new study that affluent families need to do a much better job of preparing their heirs to inherit a legacy.

Kim Kardashian’s Latest Law School Endeavors Kim Kardashian's efforts to become a real life lawyer continue.

Emojis – Little Pictures Worth a Thousand Words & Their Impact on Discovery - Law Technology Today By some estimates, more than 10 billion emojis are sent every day in various electronic messaging mediums. With the use of chat and mobile platforms only increasing today, there is growing attention on the volume of emojis being created and their long-term impact. So, what do eDiscovery professional...

Artificial Intelligence (AI): ChatGPT & Other Chatbots: Yes or No? We are living in a very exciting time with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots. If AI has been around for many years, what happened to suddenly catapult the chatbot category into outer space? ChatGPT Was Born ChatGPT is what happened. At the end of November 2022, OpenAI launched it...

ChatGPT: Miracle, meme or menace? The generative AI is internet famous. But is it really ready to reshape wealth management?

Northwestern Law Professor’s Behavior Called Out As ‘Shameful’ By Federal Judge In response, the professor lashed out at the judge.

Alec Baldwin Faces Manslaughter Charge

BREAKING: Alec Baldwin To Face Manslaughter Charge In 'Rust' Shooting - Law360 Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer during the filming of "Rust" in Santa Fe last year, prosecutors in New Mexico said Thursday.

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The Jax Daily Record recently published an article authored by Gunster Shareholder Megan Moon, in which she discusses the importance of investing in oneself despite how busy we all get. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3QGQBwo

The 57th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning will held January 9-13, 2023 in Orlando. Gunster Shareholder Elaine Bucher will serve as a panelist regarding developments in statutory and case law in Florida over the past two years, and a number of other Gunster attorneys will be in attendance. Don't miss the nation’s premier conference for estate planning professionals! Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3FppSPL

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Can a Probate Court Appoint a Guardian for a Person Who Already has a Medical Decision-Maker in Place? | JD Supra

Can a Probate Court Appoint a Guardian for a Person Who Already has a Medical Decision-Maker in Place? | JD Supra Under Michigan law, there are two alternate roles for making medical decisions for an incapacitated person. A patient advocate is a medical...

Much wisdom in this article to be sure . . . A penny for your thoughts - The Attorney Marketing Center

A penny for your thoughts - The Attorney Marketing Center Lawyers are paid to think. We solve problems, come up with ideas, figure out strategies, and put these to use for our clients and for ourselves.

Former classmates, girlfriend of Elon Musk reflect on his time at Penn

Former classmates, girlfriend of Elon Musk reflect on his time at Penn The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several of Musk’s former classmates to learn more about his time at Penn, his budding entrepreneurial spirit, and his present successes.

Ford Is Building Its First New Auto Plant in 53 Years. That’s Stirring Mixed Emotions.

Ford Is Building Its First New Auto Plant in 53 Years. That’s Stirring Mixed Emotions. In the small towns near Stanton, Tenn. residents view the future manufacturing colossus with hope and trepidation. But the project has rattled Michigan officials who fear that Ford’s center of gravity is shifting south.

Why Should Lawyers Care About The Metaverse? If you're like most people, while you may be aware of the metaverse, you probably don't fully understand what it is. Let's rectify that.

Federal appeals judge complains about 'show-off' opinions

Federal appeals judge complains about 'show-off' opinions A federal appeals judge told Harvard Law School students Wednesday that judges should focus on writing opinions that “ordinary citizens can understand.”

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