Rosenberg Law Firm

Rosenberg Law Firm We are a South Florida Personal Injury and Estate Planning Law Firm. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional legal services.

While our Personal Injury and Estate Planning Law Firm office is in Coral Springs, Florida, we can provide services throughout the entire state of Florida. We do not need to meet in person in order for us to represent you. We offer estate planning services including wills, trusts, and probate. Our Personal Injury Representation includes - but is not limited to - Motor Vehicle Accidents (Car accide

nts, Boating Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, DUI Accidents); Serious Injuries (Bike injuries, Pedestrian Injuries, Burn Injuries); Premise Liability Law, Workers Compensation Law, Wrongful Death and even Dog Bit Injury cases in Florida. Andrew Rosenberg has been practicing law for more than 2 decades. He lives in Weston with his family, and volunteers with his dog as a therapy dog at local clinics and hospitals. Give us a call for a free consultation if you've been injured in an accident, or you want help creating an estate plan to prepare for the future. Free consultations: 954-755-7803

Law Office of Andrew G. Rosenberg, P.A.
5421 N University Dr #101,
Coral Springs, FL 33067

08/27/2026

When people hear about families fighting after someone dies, they usually assume it's about money.

A lot of the time, it isn't.

It's about uncertainty.

One child thinks Mom wanted the house sold.

Another is convinced she wanted to keep it.

Someone assumes they're in charge.

Someone else thought they were supposed to handle everything.

Nobody is trying to do the wrong thing.

They're trying to figure out what Mom or Dad actually wanted.

That's where the conflict starts.

I've seen families spend months arguing over questions that could have been answered with a good estate plan.

Estate planning isn't just about deciding who gets what.

It's about making your wishes clear so your family isn't left guessing when you're no longer here to answer the questions.

If your family had to settle your estate tomorrow, would they know exactly what you wanted, or would they be left trying to figure it out? If you're not sure, it may be time to review your estate plan.

08/25/2026

Most people think probate starts the day someone dies.

I don't.

In my experience, probate starts years earlier with the decisions people make...or don't make.

They never update their documents.

They forget to review their beneficiary designations.

They create a trust but never fund it.

Their house is titled the wrong way.

Nobody knows where the important paperwork is.

Then someone passes away, and the family is left dealing with problems that could have been avoided.

Probate doesn't create those issues.

It exposes them.

The good news is that most of them can be fixed before they ever become your family's problem.

That's what good estate planning is really about. Not avoiding every obstacle, but eliminating the ones that never needed to exist in the first place.

If it's been a few years since you've looked at your estate plan, don't assume everything is still in order. A simple review today could save your family a lot of time, money, and frustration later.

When people choose a trustee, they usually pick the person they trust the most.The responsible one.The organized one.The...
08/24/2026

When people choose a trustee, they usually pick the person they trust the most.

The responsible one.

The organized one.

The one who "will figure it out."

What they often don't realize is how much they're asking that person to do.

A trustee isn't just handing out assets.

đź’ They're working with banks and financial institutions.
đź’ Gathering financial records.
đź’ Communicating with beneficiaries.
đź’ Paying bills.
đź’ Managing property.
đź’ Working with attorneys and accountants.
đź’ Following the instructions in the trust.

And in many cases, they're doing all of that while grieving the loss of someone they love.

Being a trustee is an important job. It's also one that catches a lot of people by surprise.

That's why I tell clients that choosing the right trustee is only half the equation. The other half is making sure your plan is organized so the person you've chosen isn't left trying to piece everything together on their own.

If you've named someone as your trustee, don't assume they'll know what to do when the time comes. A well-organized estate plan can save them time, stress, and a lot of unnecessary frustration.

08/23/2026

One of the worst pieces of estate planning advice I hear is:

"Just sign the house over to the kids."

Please don't make that decision because your neighbor said it worked for them.

Or because your cousin did it.

Or because someone in a Facebook group swears it's the right move.

I've seen families create expensive problems by acting on bad advice before they understood their options.

Whether you should keep your home, transfer it, sell it, or retitle it depends on a lot of factors.

How the property is owned.

Your overall estate plan.

Your long-term care goals.

And yes, Florida law.

There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer.

Your home is probably one of the largest assets you'll ever own. It deserves more thought than, "My friend said this is what they did."

Before you transfer, sell, or retitle your home, find out how that decision could affect your estate plan, taxes, or Medicaid eligibility. A quick conversation now could save your family from a very expensive mistake later.

08/22/2026

"EIN."

It's one of those terms most people have never heard until they're settling a loved one's estate.

Then suddenly, everyone seems to be asking for one.

An EIN is basically a tax ID for a trust or estate. It's one of the many administrative steps that has to happen before everything can be wrapped up properly.

This is why I tell families that settling an estate is about a lot more than reading a will or trust.

There are banks to work with.

Accounts to gather.

Paperwork to complete.

Tax issues to address.

Deadlines to meet.

An EIN is just one piece of a much bigger process.

Most people don't realize how much happens behind the scenes until they're the ones responsible for handling it.

A good estate plan doesn't eliminate every task after someone passes away. What it does is give your family a clear roadmap and make those responsibilities much easier to navigate.

08/22/2026

Why Medicaid Planning Matters When Long Term Care Is Needed?

Andy Rosenberg explains how families often face difficult decisions when a parent needs assisted living or nursing home care without long term care insurance. Without proper planning, assets and income may be used to cover costs, which is why Medicaid planning can play an important role in protecting what families have built.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/andrewrosenberg

You inherit your parent’s IRA.Great.Then someone asks whether you want to withdraw it, transfer it, retitle it, or take ...
08/21/2026

You inherit your parent’s IRA.

Great.

Then someone asks whether you want to withdraw it, transfer it, retitle it, or take distributions.

Less great.

Because now you’re staring at them thinking:

“I understood approximately three words in that sentence.”

That matters.

Inherited retirement accounts have their own rules, and the “just cash it out” strategy can come with a tax bill large enough to ruin an otherwise lovely afternoon.

And that is only one inheritance question.

What happens if you inherit a house with your siblings?

Are you responsible for Mom or Dad’s debts?

What if the trustee keeps saying, “Be patient”?

Should you sign that release someone just slid across the table?

These are usually the questions people start asking after they have already done something.

We prefer the less expensive order of operations.

If you do too, you might want to read this blog first.
https://rosenberglawfirm.net/youve-been-named-a-beneficiary-what-happens-next/

08/20/2026

"We have to spend everything before Mom can qualify."

Not necessarily.

The problem is that too many families get their Medicaid advice from a neighbor, a Facebook group, or someone who went through it ten years ago.

That's a dangerous way to make decisions.

Medicaid planning isn't one-size-fits-all.

It depends on your assets.

Your income.

Your health.

Your timing.

And yes, Florida law.

What worked for another family may be the wrong move for yours.

I've seen families transfer assets, sell property, or move money based on bad advice, only to find out later they made their situation much harder than it needed to be.

Before you make a financial decision you can't undo, find out what your options actually are.

If your family is facing a long-term care crisis, don't assume you've already been given the right advice. Read this week's blog to understand how Medicaid planning really works and the costly mistakes to avoid.

If you’ve recently inherited money, property, or an IRA, there are a few things you should know before making your next ...
08/19/2026

If you’ve recently inherited money, property, or an IRA, there are a few things you should know before making your next move.

Being named a beneficiary does not mean a check is automatically on the way.

Before you sign paperwork, withdraw funds, sell inherited property, or start wondering why everything is taking so long, start here:

đź’ Know what controls the inheritance.
A will, trust, life insurance policy, retirement account, or payable-on-death account may all be handled differently.

đź’ Do not assume a delay means something is wrong.
Property may need to be sold, debts handled, taxes filed, and expenses paid before distributions can happen.

đź’ Ask questions.
You may be entitled to information about the estate, trust, accounting, appraisals, or expected timeline. “Just be patient” is not a great communication plan.

đź’ Read everything before you sign it.
A release, waiver, or settlement agreement may mean you are giving up more than you realize.

đź’ Be careful with inherited retirement accounts.
An inherited IRA comes with specific tax and distribution rules. Cashing it out too quickly can be an expensive mistake.

đź’ Do not rush major decisions.
Selling, transferring, gifting, disclaiming, or commingling inherited assets can create tax and ownership consequences.

đź’ Most importantly, you do not have to figure everything out on day one.

If you’ve been named a beneficiary and you’re staring at paperwork thinking, “Am I supposed to understand all of this?”

No. That’s why we’re here.

Request a Consultation:
https://rosenberglawfirm.net/contact/

08/18/2026

The phone rings. Your parent has had a fall.

A few days later, someone starts talking about a nursing home.

Then the advice starts pouring in.

"You need to put everything in your kids' names."

"Sign the house over."

"My neighbor did this and it worked."

Here's my advice:

Stop.

Some of the biggest Medicaid planning mistakes I see happen because families take advice from well-meaning friends, neighbors, or even people at the hospital before they understand their options.

Every family's situation is different.

The right strategy depends on your assets, your income, your health, your timing, and the planning you've already done.

What worked for someone else could create expensive problems for you.

Before you move money, transfer your home, or make any major financial decision, talk to someone who understands how the rules actually work.

If your family is facing a nursing home admission or long-term care crisis, read this week's blog before making a decision you can't undo. A little guidance now can save you a lot of money and frustration later.

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