Estate Planning

The Florida estate planning process is specific to the needs of the estate owner. Many documents can be changed or updated as needed in accordance with applicable laws that govern such issues. Many people wonder whether it is best to bequeath certain assets, such as a...

While estate planning may offer numerous tools to help individuals prepare for various scenarios in life, initiating this process can seem a daunting task. However, even if addressing the unknown might be somewhat uncomfortable, creating a strategy could also be...

Many Florida residents hesitate to engage in estate planning because they believe in certain myths associated with the process. Anyone who is at least 18 years old18 years can benefit from planning their estate. The estate planning process is customized, meaning that...

There may be a variety of reasons why many individuals in Florida have yet to initiate the estate planning process. Some sources of hesitation may stem from misconceptions about what this process might have to offer. However, moving past common myths may be integral...

Protecting assets and providing for loved ones are two primary goals of most estate owners. Even for basic assets, it is good to have a plan in place for how they should be distributed when the time comes to administer the estate. The estate planning process is never...

When a person in Florida, or elsewhere in the United States, dies without having executed a last will and testament, his or her estate becomes “intestate.” This means that a probate court judge will distribute all the assets associated with the estate in accordance...

When a Florida family member dies, those who may be heirs or beneficiaries to their estates are typically notified by the person responsible for settling the estate. If someone dies without a last will and testament, the estate becomes intestate, and assets are...

Many Florida residents provide care for loved ones with special needs. There may be a parent who has a child with Down Syndrome or a family with a loved one who became incapacitated following an accident or any number of other possible situations. Many parents and...

If you haven't done estate planning before, you might have heard about wills and trusts, but not what they are. Perhaps confusion over these estate planning documents has held you back from setting up your own plan. If so, here is a basic overview of what wills and...

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