The Gould Cooksey Fennell Blog
GCF Attorneys Attend Florida Tax Institute
Early this month, GCF Estate Planning and Tax attorneys Todd Fennell, Dillon Roberts, and Justin Larson attended the annual Florida Tax Institute (FTI) held in Tampa, Florida. This unique program is organized by the graduates and professors of the University of Florida Levin College of Law and presents materials addressing
Planning With Florida Community Property Trusts
By Anthony P. Guettler, Esq., Gould Cooksey Fennell, Vero Beach, Florida Under Florida’s new Community Property Trust Act (“the Act”), married couples may now establish community property in Florida. Although Florida is not a community property state, a married couple can create community property through a community property trust established
GCF Receives 2022 “Best Law Firms” Award by U.S. News & World Report
Gould Cooksey Fennell is thrilled to announce that the firm has been selected to the 2022 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings, for Orlando under Trusts & Estates Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Gould Cooksey Fennell has been included in the “Best Law Firms” rankings
Two GCF Attorneys Recognized for the 40th Anniversary of Vero Beach Football State Title
Gould Cooksey Fennell partners David Carter and Todd Fennell are deeply rooted in the history of Vero Beach. Though they have practiced law together for the past 30 years, their long-standing partnership started on the football field. This year marks the 40th anniversary of their Florida state championship win over Panama
New Community Property Trust Act in Florida
Effective July 1, 2021, community property trusts may now be established in the state of Florida. Florida is now the fifth state to enact community property trust legislation. Please watch the video below for more information. An important purpose of the Florida Community Property Trust Act (the “New Act”) is
Tax Focused Reasons to Consider Gifting (from the Federal Tax Perspective)
Lifetime gifting can be a valuable part of any efficient estate plan, especially for taxable estates. Though there are many benefits to transferring assets during your life (in addition to having assets pass at your death), it’s also important to consider the associated risks and how gifting could impact your
Four GCF Attorneys in Best Lawyers® in America
Congratulations to members of the GCF team for their Best Lawyers® Recognition! David Carter: First Recognized in 2012 Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Todd Fennell: First Recognized in 2019 Trusts and Estates Dillon Roberts: The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Stacking vs. Non-Stacking of Insurance in Florida
Being involved in a car accident is challenging enough, but it is particularly frustrating when the at-fault driver does not have car insurance. Unfortunately, Florida has a high rate of car accidents that involve uninsured or underinsured drivers. If you are a car accident victim and the at-fault driver does
Is Florida a No-Fault State for Auto Insurance?
Florida is one of several no-fault insurance States regarding auto liability insurance. Fault-based vs. no-fault insurance coverage can be a confusing topic. Sometimes people assume that since Florida is a no-fault state, drivers who were at fault for a car accident in Florida should not have to pay for the
Attorney Justin Larson Earns Board Certification in Wills, Trusts and Estates
Justin Larson recently achieved board certification as a specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Of all active Florida Bar members, only 7 percent go on to be board certified. Created by the Florida Supreme Court in 1982, Board Certification is
Ten GCF Attorneys Selected By Super Lawyers 2021
For the 15th consecutive year, Gould Cooksey Fennell is honored to announce that 10 of our attorneys have been named as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars on the prestigious list of highly regarded attorneys in the State of Florida. The “Super Lawyer” distinction is given to only 5 percent or
GCF Case Makes National Headlines
The tragic medical malpractice case of GCF client Toshuua Hughes is making national headlines. In the articles published by the Daily Mail and TC Palm, GCF attorneys David Carter and Dane Ullian outline the details of Toshuua’s catastrophic injury and the legal battle that has ensued. Click one of the
How Long Do I Have To File A Lawsuit?
Are you considering filing a claim? Trial attorney Dane Ullian explains that the deadline to bring a lawsuit may change according to the circumstances of your case. Factors that may affect your case include the state where the injury occurred, who the case is against and the type of claim
Article by David Carter in Best Lawyers: Injury & Malpractice Edition 2021
“Unmasking Medical Mistakes” Use of electronic medical records has exploded in recent years. Their adoption has brought forth an unintended consequence: the ability for unscrupulous caregivers to alter the facts of a case. Forensic experts are helping lawyers fight back. By David Carter ON JUNE 16, 2017, a 42-year-old mother
How to Establish Florida Residency
Clients planning to move to Florida, or those who have already moved, commonly have questions about Florida residency. One of them being “how do I make Florida my permanent place of residence?” or “how do I establish Florida residency? See the answer to this question in the video below.
2020 Year-End Estate Tax Planning, Part Two
This is the second installment of a two-part blog briefly exploring available federal transfer and income tax planning considerations. Using Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Welcome back! If you recall, in my previous blog, I summarized the application of federal gift and estate tax, as well as possible changes
Things to Consider When Hiring an Attorney
Many are nervous or unsure of whether to hire an attorney. David Carter (Chair of Personal Injury Department at Gould Cooksey Fennell) explains the benefits of hiring an experienced attorney that has handled cases like yours in your community. Many choose to deal directly with the insurance company or adjuster,
2021 Best Law Firms Award from U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
Gould Cooksey Fennell is thrilled to announce that we have been selected to the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings, for Orlando (Metropolitan Tier 3), under Trusts & Estates Law and Orlando (Metropolitan Tier 2), under Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This list has been publicly announced
