Educational FYI's
Educational FYI's are written on topics that effect various aspects of estate planning and the laws that govern it. They are published and posted to this site when news worthy events happen that we feel you should be made aware of. The purpose of an Estate Planning Update is to bring important information to the financial advisors in the community. Our hope is that this information better equips you to assist your clients.
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Photocopy of Will is Not "Duplicate Original"
After a decedent's death, his original 1987 will could not be located. However, a photocopy of that will was in his personal papers. There was no indication of any intent to revoke the will other than the fact that the original was missing.Why Can't a NY Lawyer Counsel FL Residents on NY Law?
This article from the ABA Journal summarizes the case of a NY licensed attorney wanting to give advise to FL residents about NY matters. It does a good job of summarizing FL's position on unlicensed practice of law in FL.
