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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 Florida resident executes a last will and testament, the estate owner typically chooses someone to manage the estate administration process when the time comes, which includes making sure that the provisions included in the will are carried out. The testator...
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...
It is a sad time in Florida when data shows that tens of thousands of reports are filed every year regarding the abuse of the state’s older citizens. Hundreds of deaths occur in connection with many of the reported incidents. Elder abuse is a real problem, and it is...
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...
Imagine standing in front of the cashier at the supermarket and your debit card is declined. Confused, you step outside to call your bank. A representative explains that there is a court ordered freeze on the account. You return home, upset and wondering how you will...
A large-scale study reports that only about twenty-five percent (25%) of the population has signed advance directives. The top two responses people gave for not having them were “I don’t know what advance directives are” and “my family knows my wishes.” So, as with...