Publications

Published work and Articles written by Yoshimi Smith

  • The Tools & Techniques of Trust Planning, 2nd Edition, Contributing Editor, by Stephan R. Leimberg, The National Underwriter Company, a division of ALM Media, LLC, Chapter 7: “2503(b) and 2503(c)” – 2022
  • ActionLine, Volume 41, No. 1, by Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida State Bar, Author, “The Unauthorized Practice of Law When Drafting Estate Planning Documents: Are You Guilty?” – 2019
  • Estate Planning Magazine, by Thomson Reuters, Co-Author, “Divorce Planning With Irrevocable Trusts Under the TCJA” – 2019
  • The Tools & Techniques of Trust Planning, 1st Edition, Contributing Editor, by Stephan R. Leimberg, The National Underwriter Company, a division of ALM Media, LLC, Chapter 5: “2503(b) and 2503(c)” – 2016
  • The Tools & Techniques of Trust Planning, 1st Edition, Contributing Editor, by Stephan R. Leimberg, The National Underwriter Company, a division of ALM Media, LLC, Chapter 6: “Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts” – 2016
  • The Tools & Techniques of Trust Planning, 1st Edition, Contributing Editor, by Stephan R. Leimberg, The National Underwriter Company, a division of ALM Media, LLC, Chapter 7: “Trusts and Divorce” – 2016
  • The Tools & Techniques of Trust Planning, 1st Edition, Contributing Editor, by Stephan R. Leimberg, The National Underwriter Company, a division of ALM Media, LLC, Chapter 15: “Qualified Personal Residence Trust” – 2016
  • The Tools & Techniques of Trust Planning, 1st Edition, Contributing Editor, by Stephan R. Leimberg, The National Underwriter Company, a division of ALM Media, LLC, Chapter 22: “Trust Amendments” – 2016
  • Matthew Bender & Co., “Trust Modification” – 2016
  • The Advocate – South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Author, “Portability of the Estate Tax Exemption under the Final Regulations. Thank you – IRS!” – 2015
  • Matthew Bender & Co., “Portability” – 2013
  • New York State Bar Association Trusts & Estates Law Section Newsletter, Co-Author, “Florida Homestead: The Submerged Alligator Lying In Wait” – 2010
  • Florida Legal Education Association, The Probate Team, Co-Author, “Intangible Legal Issues with Tangible Personal Property” – 2008

Articles written by Amy Beller

  • “Caution – Horses on The Roadways: Does Florida Need A Better Law?”, Florida Bar Animal Law Section Newsletter – Summer 2018
  • Chapter 4: “Rights of Surviving Family” The Florida Bar Litigation Under Florida Probate Code Eleventh Edition – 2018 (co-author)
  • “Specific Considerations in Trust and Estate Mediations”, ActionLine, Vol. XXXIX No. 1 – Winter 2017-18 – View/Download This Article
  •  “The Road to Independence 101 Women’s Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms”, American Bar Association, Chapter 6 – 2011 – View This Book
  • “Florida Homestead”, NYSBA Trusts & Estates Law Section Newsletter – Spring 2010
  • “New York vs. Florida: A Forum Selection Guide for Will Contests”, NYSBA Trusts & Estates Law Section Newsletter, Vol. 38, No. 4 -Winter 2005
  • “Ethical Issues in Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity”, NYSBA Trusts & Estates Law Section Newsletter, Vol. 37, No. 1 -Spring 2004
  • “Removal of Trustees for Hostility: Does New York Need Legislation?”, NYSBA Trusts & Estates Law Section Newsletter, Vol. 36, No. 3 – Fall 2003