I saw this article and wanted to repost it for fun! “Who got the money? Who had the biggest family feuds? The mistakes that were made — and what we can learn from them. Two legal experts in estate planning...
The Florida Bar states, “A revocable trust avoids probate by effecting the transfer of assets during your lifetime to the trustee. This avoids the need to use the probate process to make the transfer after your death. The trustee has...
The Florida bar states: “A will is a writing, signed by the decedent and witnesses, that meets the requirements of Florida law. In his or her will, the decedent can name the beneficiaries whom the decedent wants to receive the...
I am asked all the time why a person needs a Will. The Florida Bar states: “1. You decide who gets your property instead of the law making the choice for you.2. You may name the personal representative (executor) of...
A common question I am asked is how is a Will beneficial or what can be accomplished by a Will? The Florida Bar states:“1. You decide who gets your property instead of the law making the choice for you.2. You...
What happens if there is no Will? The Florida Bar states: “If someone dies without a valid will, he or she is “intestate.” Even if the decedent dies intestate, his or her probate assets are almost never turned over to...
The Florida Bar states, “Any adult resident, related or unrelated, of Florida can serve as a guardian. Certain relatives of the ward who do not live in Florida may also serve as guardian. Persons who have been convicted of a...
The Florida Bar states, “ [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][T]he guardianship does not have to be permanent. If a person recovers...
While we here at Naugle & Smith expect to be open Monday, it is always good to have your estate plan in order, apocalypse or no apocalypse. Accidents and the unexpected happen everyday. Having a will and lifetime documents in place provide peace...
WHO SHOULD PREPARE A WILL? The Florida Bar states: “No sensible person would employ “just anyone” to fill teeth, take out an appendix, or deliver a baby. The person who wants these services performed skillfully with the minimum risk to...
