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01/08/2026

Even if you don't want to talk about death or incapacity, you still need to plan for it. This article provides a really great jumping on point. If you have more questions or would like to schedule a time to talk about your planning needs, just let us know.

Talking about death makes many of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. But the reality is that even a small amount of planning ensures our final wishes are honored — and makes it easier on our family and friends. This episode will help you get started on making a will and an advance directiv...

03/14/2024

There is a lot of wisdom in this article. Estate planning doesn't have to be hard. Something as simple as talking with your loved ones about your final wishes can have an outsized impact when the moment finally comes.

One tip: Do it over chocolate cake.

12/20/2023

Estate planning is the epitome of the old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." You don't need to have tremendous wealth like Prince or Aretha Franklin to need a Will. Even the simplest planning steps can have an outsized impact down the road.

If you have questions about how to plan, don't hesitate to reach out.

Estate planning isn't just for the rich and famous.

06/30/2020

Creating an estate plan has little to with the value of your assets and more with how willing you are to address uncomfortable topics now rather than waiting until it is too late. This article from NPR does a really good job of explaining the basics of why everyone should make a plan. If you have questions about Wills, Trusts, Living Wills, or how to get the planning process started, do not hesitate to message, email, or call us. The Roark Law Firm is happy to help.

Talking about death makes many of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. But the reality is that even a small amount of planning ensures our final wishes are honored — and makes it easier on our family and friends. This episode will help you get started on making a will and an advance directiv...

03/26/2020

If you are a doctor, nurse, or health care provider working to keep us safe, the Roark Law Firm wants to help. If you need assistance with Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, or other estate planning documents or simply have questions, let us know. We will provide these documents at greatly reduced or no cost.

“You feel radioactive,” say doctors who are treating coronavirus patients while trying, desperately, to protect their own families.

03/25/2020

We understand COVID-19 has created a tremendous amount of uncertainty, confusion, and fear in our community and around the world. We want to reassure you that the Roark Law Firm is still open and dedicated to supporting our clients and the Gainesville community at large.

Events like the past week inevitably lead people to take stock of their own affairs and question their level of preparedness. Many people have reached out seeking guidance and assistance in preparing an estate plan. To that end, the Roark Law Firm will be putting out additional information and checklists in the coming days via the firm’s website, www.adamroarklaw.com, and Facebook.

If you have questions, ask them. We are happy to help. While our office is currently closed to in-person meetings, we have alternative ways to handle your legal matters. Adam Roark can be reached by phone (352-226-8005) or email ([email protected]). Be well and stay safe!

02/10/2020

Failing to plan for the incapacity or death of an owner or key employee can destroy a business. Life insurance proceeds and savings can provide financial stability but will not address the basic issues of who will be able to take charge and run the show. Simple tasks like signing paychecks may become impossible if the only person authorized to act becomes incompetent or passes away.

Thankfully, many of these issues can be addressed through basic estate planning. Executing a Durable Power of Attorney will ensure there is someone authorized to make legal and financial decisions in the event the business owner loses capacity. Similarly, a Last Will and Testament or Revocable Trust can spell out who will run the business after death, who will inherit the business (or to whom the business may be sold), and even lay out steps to be taken in the event of the owner's death.

As with any kind of planning, being proactive greatly reduces the headache, stress, and costs associated with the death or incapacity of a business owner. The following article does a nice job of laying out some of the issues arising from the failure to plan. If you have questions or would like to schedule a time to talk about your own plan, please let us know. The Roark Law Firm's motto is "Planning for business and life" for a reason. We are here to help.

Protect your assets and safeguard your family's future with three documents that detail what will happen when you're unable to make decisions later.

01/20/2020

The Secure Act severely disrupts your ability to stretch inherited retirement accounts out over time and may drastically alter how your estate plan is implemented.

If you have questions about how this change in the law affects you, either as person who will inherit a retirement account or as a person looking to leave assets to children or other beneficiaries, talk to an estate planning attorney today. The Roark Law Firm is happy to answer your questions.

A popular strategy affluent investors have used to stretch the tax advantages of individual retirement accounts across future generations would be upended by a new retirement rule.

10/01/2019

Congratulations to Adam Roark for winning the University of Florida's Gary Gerson Award for Advisor Excellence.

06/12/2018

We were honored to be the featured advisor in the UF Advisor Network's most recent newsletter. Read all about it in our site blog!

Adam Roark is honored to be featured in Advisor Spotlight section of the University of Florida Advisor Network Summer Newsletter: "Adam Roark, a Gainesville-bas

04/19/2018

If you've been thinking about doing an estate plan/Will but are worried about the cost, tonight is a great opportunity to bid on a full set of estate planning documents from the Roark Law Firm while supporting a great cause. Come out to Swamphead Brewery tonight between 6:00 and 9:00pm, buy a Wild Night to support UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, and maybe go home with a gift certificate for an estate plan. Hope to see you all there.