Often times, you may be a resident of one state but own assets in another state. Let’s use this simple example: You are a resident of another state but own real estate in Florida – what happens to your Florida real estate at your death? This will depend on what measures you take during life […]
read moreYou’ve raised your child, protected and guided them through life, and now they are packing up and ready to start their life as a college student. From living away from home for the first time to making new friends and creating a new social circle, there are going to be so many things they need […]
read moreEstate planning is simply planning for life. By using the right set of legal documents you can plan for minor children, grandchildren, protect your estate from probate, plan for your pets, businesses and more! Let’s look at the top five estate planning documents everyone should consider – what they are and why you should consider […]
read moreEstate planning is a task that consistently gets pushed back on our to-do list. Reasons for delaying are the usual: lack of time, feeling as though you don’t have enough assets, not knowing where to begin, or fear of discussing your own death. Whatever your reason may be for delaying, it’s important to understand one […]
read moreYour trust can create what is called discretionary lifetime trusts for your beneficiaries. This is a type of irrevocable trust that can provide your beneficiary with some amazing protection. Let’s take a closer look. Creating a revocable trust is a great way to protect young, troubled, or financially inexperienced beneficiaries but what if you’re concerned […]
read moreWhat is Florida Probate? Florida probate is the court-supervised process of settling a decedent’s estate. There are a few terms that are commonly used in probate proceedings. These terms should be explained before going into the process of probate. Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a decedent’s estate. Florida Statutes 733 defines probate as […]
read moreDeciding if a Florida estate should go through probate or not is not always obvious. When determining if a will needs to go through this process, besides being submitted to the local circuit court, consider some of the following situations that would warrant beginning a probate proceeding: There are untitled assets that require probate to […]
read moreWhen someone we care about passes away and leaves behind assets, their estate must be settled. This process is known as probate and while most people want the process to be done ASAP, probate can take anywhere from 18 and 24 months. It’s no surprise that this time delay can cause a great deal of […]
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In such a busy world it is easy to delay on important matters but if something unexpected happens, you do not want to be left with regret. Let’s face it, not creating important documents such as a Living Will or a Will in advance is the same as denying yourself a voice and denying your wishes […]
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What is a Florida Durable Power of Attorney? A Durable Power of Attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents that you will ever sign. It allows you to designate someone (known as an “Agent” or an “Attorney-In-Fact”), who can legally act on your behalf. The Power of Attorney remains in effect during […]
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