All in the Family Edition: Homestead Tax Relief, Undue Influence, Disinheritance, and Breaking News on Operation Epic Fury
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Saturday, February 28, 2026
Join host Attorney Patrick Smith on this lively Saturday edition of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, where legal expertise meets real-life family drama and current events. The show kicks off with a special news alert on the escalating U.S.-Israel joint military operation against Iran, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," including strikes on Iranian infrastructure and retaliatory missile/drone attacks—prompting listener thoughts on potential U.S. troop involvement, drafts, and global implications.
The core theme is the "All in the Family" edition, diving into Florida-specific legal issues affecting households:
- A major update on House Joint Resolution 203 (passed by the Florida House), proposing a phased $100,000 annual increase in homestead exemptions for non-school ad valorem taxes over 10 years, potentially eliminating them entirely by 2037 (pending 60% voter approval in 2026)—great news for middle-class homeowners!
- Undue influence in estate planning: How family members can coerce wills/trusts, red flags attorneys watch for, and why ethical lawyers shut down suspicious appointments.
- Tortious interference with inheritance: When outsiders (e.g., caregivers or neighbors) fraudulently divert assets like bank accounts to bypass probate.
- Disinheriting a child in Florida: You can't "divorce" them, but you can omit adult children with explicit language (while protecting minors under homestead laws).
- Cohabitation risks with family: Equitable liens if relatives pay expenses—protect yourself with a proper lease agreement.
- Life insurance premiums paid by family: No automatic reimbursement unless named as beneficiary.
Caller spotlights include advice on nursing home negligence leading to bedsores/hospice, family court challenges with false allegations and DCF involvement, contested estate distributions in a large New York will, and reverse mortgage/trust questions for an 80-year-old. Patrick also shares fun bits: correcting a podcast description mishap about "Running Bear" lyrics, praising the team (shout-out to AJ for show titles!), reflecting on last week's mayoral debate success with the "Sweet Caroline" ending, and a small-world encounter at a fundraiser with Sheriff Grady Judd.
Catch the full hour of practical legal insights, listener calls (1-800-771-1025), faith-based encouragement, Gators shout-outs, and Patrick's signature humor. For estate planning consultations, reverse mortgages, family law referrals, or nursing home cases, call the office Monday at 844-PATRICK. Listen live or catch archives at attorneypatricksmith.com or The Bone Online/Bone TV. Next week: Live from New York City!
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