October 2020

What should parents consider regarding their child’s inheritance?

by Block & Scarpa
October 28, 2020
Estate Planning

Most parents in Florida want to leave their children with a sizable inheritance after they die. But before they sign off their entire estate to their children in their will, they should consider whether it will improve their children’s lives or drive them into financial ruin. If they’re worried about...

by Block & Scarpa
October 28, 2020
Uncategorized

Estate planning is confusing enough without the myths provided over Facebook. This can be especially true when it comes to trusts. Indeed, the word, trust, can often cause one’s eyes to glaze over, even an attorney. But, of course to create one, one will definitely want to contact an attorney,...

by Block & Scarpa
October 23, 2020
Estate Planning

Every adult in Florida should have a last will and testament, but many do not. Nationally, only about one-third of American adults have written a will. This is a missed opportunity for people to exert some control over how their estate will be handled. Proper estate planning requires some investment...

by Block & Scarpa
October 14, 2020
Real Estate

For generations, Florida has served as the cultural center for retiring Americans. Many Baby Boomers view Florida retirement as the culmination of the American dream. Developers have spent millions building up condos and housing communities along Florida’s gorgeous beaches to provide for these snowbirds. If you are hoping to develop...

by Block & Scarpa
October 13, 2020
Estate Planning

For those with a lot of assets, the estate planning process is much more complicated, but it is also much more important. After all, no one wants Uncle Sam or the state taking their hard earned assets, when they could have gone to our loved ones and beloved charities. And,...

by Block & Scarpa
October 1, 2020
Uncategorized

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, falls are a major cause of serious construction-related injuries and fatalities. For one, falls account for over 33% of all construction fatalities in a given year, making falling one of OSHA’s Fatal Four causes of construction accidents. Rounding out the...