As you draft up your last will and testament, you need to be careful about the language you use. Ambiguous or uncertain terms can leave your heirs perplexed as to how to divide your assets when you are no longer...
Talking to your parents about retirement and end-of-life challenges may alleviate some of the stress that often comes as a result of inadequate planning. Knowing when and how to approach sensitive topics about death may help you navigate conversations with...
Your estate plans may provide for all of your beneficiaries, and may also include your pets. The family dog cannot inherit legal ownership of your Florida property, but you could create a trust with instructions for your chosen trustee to...
If you die in Florida without first having made your Last Will and Testament, you die intestate per Florida law. What this means is that Florida law will decide which of your family members will receive which portion of your...
Though Florida residents are not subject to as many estate taxes as residents of other states, it is always a good idea to have an estate plan in place. An estate plan can include a last will and testament or...
People entering middle age often discover that their aging parents might have gaps in their estate plans. Possibly, they do not have an estate plan at all. This can result in significant delays and expenses if someone passes away without...
When someone dies, probate is the process of recognizing the will and appointing the personal representative. Depending on the complexity of the situation, the settlement of the estate can take a lot of time and money. To save time and expense,...
An estate plan generally requires several revisions throughout a testator’s lifetime. When buying a new property, for example, your will or trust needs updating so that it describes how you would like it handled in the future. Without adding a...
If you have a relative with disabilities, you likely have at least some understanding of the challenges he or she faces. After all, certain disabilities can interfere with an individual’s ability to perform everyday tasks. Your loved one may also...
We do quite a bit of estate planning for our customers. One question we often get is what is a Will and what does it do? The Florida Bar states “Through a will, you decide who gets your property instead...
