Naugle & Smith, encourages everyone to vote for Family Promise of Jacksonville in the Give to Givers contest for local non-profits. The Give to the Givers contest winner will receive $10,000 in media services! The contest is being sponsored by Buzz Magazine,...
How are Creditors Satisfied After Your Death When Your Assets are Titled in the Name of the Revocable Trust The Florida Bar states “Florida’s trust law does not have a specific procedure for identifying and paying creditors at death. The...
Jonathan Smith was featured in the Jacksonville Daily record for his work with the Downtown Council Chamber of Commerce. Read More
Jonathan Smith attended a private tour of city hall with the Downtown Council led by Councilperson Jim Love on December 16, 2011.
Jonathan M. Smith was named the 2012 President of the Downtown Council Chamber of Commerce! Read More
As a probate attorney in Florida, when meeting with clients I often get asked the question: “Why is a probate necessary when my mom (or fill a name in the blank) has a Last Will and Testament leaving all of...
The Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association is collecting laundry baskets to donate to Community Connections, a community service organization that assists children and families of Jacksonville. Community Connections will fill the baskets with items to provide a family with a Thanksgiving...
The Florida Bar states: “In some situations your homestead property can be transferred to your trust. Most Florida counties have special requirements to maintain the homestead tax exemption and special language may be required in the trust agreement and the...
The Florida Bar states: “The account statement, stock certificate, title or deed will make some reference to the trust or to you as trustee. You might also elect to fund your trust by naming the trust as a beneficiary of...
The Florida Bar does and excellent job of explaining what a revocable trust is: “A revocable trust is a document (the “trust agreement”) created by you to manage your assets during your lifetime and distribute the remaining assets after your...
