SUSAN L. HARTMAN | PLLC

No matter what stage of life, it pays to have an established relationship with an attorney. Even if you do a good job of handling your...

Probate is to be feared! Everyone should bend over backwards to avoid probate! That's what some "experts" tell you. You hear it...

Whether you are updating your Last Will and Testament or dividing assets in a divorce, don't forget to address the "little" things. ...

You got the message. You saved in an IRA so your savings are creditor protected. You saved in your 401(k), 403(b) or Simple IRA plan so...

Are you concerned that leaving an inheritance to someone could have a negative effect? Consider using an Incentive Trust. An Incentive...

You’ve done a good job of preparing a financial safety net for your family. You worked with your financial advisor to ensure you own...

Need more income to refinance or qualify for a mortgage? Too often the problem seems intractable. Especially when an increase in income...

Things change. You acquire “stuff”. You get married. You buy a home. You have children – fuzzy faced or not. You accumulated some...

Everyone already has an estate plan. It's the one that the Florida Legislature has decided for you...by people who don't know you or your...