BNI Business by the Bay, Sarasota

Bart Scovill
Bart Scovill
  • 48, Male
  • Sarasota, Florida
  • United States
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Scovill & Scovill, PLC

Profile Information

Business Name
Scovill & Scovill, PLC
Profession
Wills, Trusts & Probate Attorney
Address
1605 Main Street, Suite 912
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Phone Numbers
Office: 365-2252
Cell: 685-3105
Fax: 366-9047
Years in this Business
17
Website
http://www.Scovills.com
Previous Types of Jobs
Cavalry Scout, United States Army 1981-1985
Spouse
Bettina
Children
Tori
Sydney
Animals
Zoe our pet dog
Activities of Interest
Karate, Snow Skiing, Volleyball, Surfing
City of Residence/How Long
Sarasota, 46 years...and counting
My burning desire is to...
Travel the World
Something no one knows about me...
I'm a fourth degree black belt in Shuri-Ryu Karate, and I'm happiest when people are throwing kicks and punches at my head.
My key to success...
Find meaning in everything I do.
Accomplishments
Army Achievement Medal (w/ oak leaf cluster), 1985
Army Good Conduct Medal, 1985
Golden Key National Honor Society
Omicron Delta Epsilon, International Honor Society in Economics
Beta Gamma Sigma, National Honor Society in Business Administration
BV Rating with Martindale-Hubbell
Sensei of Merit, International Martial Arts Symposium, 2005, 2006
Superior Leadership Award, International Martial Arts Symposium, 2007, 2008
Networks
Whitfield-Ballentine Estates Homeowner's Association
Kinnan Elementary School Advisory Council
Suncoast Karate Dojo
Skills
Public Speaking
Problem Solving

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At 10:56am on February 27, 2009, Samantha HandrichSamantha Handrich said…
Hey thanx! Better late than never!
At 7:29am on February 10, 2009, Joe DudashJoe Dudash said…
Thanks Bart, glad to be here. I feel like i'm running behind these days. Can't get caught up.

See you tomorrow a.m.
At 2:24pm on February 9, 2009, Josh HelmuthJosh Helmuth said…
Bart, thanks for the welcome and great job on the site!

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How to Double Your Estate Tax Exemption in 2011

In 2011, the Estate Tax is due to return with a 1 million dollar exemption (unified credit) and top tax rate of 55%. Without planning, this exemption is the same for both individuals and married couples. The following illustration explains how.

Married couples have an unlimited marital deduction to pass assets between each other1. Although useful during their lifetime, if their joint estate exceeds the unified credit, this…

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Posted on July 6, 2010 at 11:00am

Bart Scovill

Naming a Guardian

Florida only recognizes two ways of naming a guardian for a minor, either in your will or with a designation of preneed guardian. Without one of these documents the courts have no guidance in who you wanted as guardian for your children. Learn more.

Posted on March 4, 2009 at 11:24am

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Doing your own will

Early in my career, I worked on a probate where a lady had prepared her own will, and left her entire estate to the National Wildlife Foundation. Unfortunately, she meant to leave it to the National Wildlife Federation. Because a few clever people had set up companies around the states under this name, it took several months and thousands of dollars to get her money to the charity she intended.



There's nothing wrong with preparing your own will, as long as you're confident that you… Continue

Posted on February 25, 2009 at 9:51pm

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Out of State Real Estate

Real property is probated in the state in which it resides. Therefore, anyone that owns real estate in any state other than the one they live in is looking at multiple probates. This can easily be avoided by placing out of state property in a trust.

Posted on February 18, 2009 at 4:08pm

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Non-marital Couples

Florida law does not recognize common law marriage and makes no provision for significant others. Therefore, if a non-marital couple wish to protect each other, they must provide for each other in a Will or Trust.

Posted on February 4, 2009 at 1:05pm

 
 
 

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