On behalf of Lins Law Group, P.A. | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Estate Planning
Beneficiary designations may be a part of many people’s Florida estate plans. Retirement accounts and life insurance policies are the assets most commonly passed using this form, and they are filled out when people set up the accounts or purchase the policy....
by mikelins | Jun 24, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Florida’s new electronic Wills provisions become effective on July 1, 2020. This will mean that individuals who wish to sign their Will electronically can do so and the Wills will have the same force and effect as a traditional Will. To understand the importance of...
On behalf of Lins Law Group, P.A. | Jun 18, 2020 | Blog, Estate Planning
With increasing age, there begins a keen awareness of estate planning, especially in parts of the United States with older populations, like Florida. Estate planning helps ensure that your child is financially well-cared for after your passing. Planning is especially...
by mikelins | Jun 15, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, guardianship
Often parents and grandparents name minor children as beneficiaries under their Will or their life insurance or IRA. As a matter of law, children are allowed to inherit but how they receive that inheritance and how it is administered can pose challenges and...
On behalf of Lins Law Group, P.A. | Jun 15, 2020 | Estate Planning
While most people know about the need to have a will, many are unaware of the other documents that could be part of their estate plan. Creating an estate plan as unique as your family and your goals often depends on exploring all your options, including wills and...
by mikelins | Jun 10, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
When a person dies in Florida, a decision needs to be made whether to bury or cremate their remains. The decision is important, having both personal and financial implications. This blog will discuss some of the legal considerations that come into play when someone...
by mikelins | May 22, 2020 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Probate
In our estate planning and probate practice, we often see situations where clients will add a loved-one on to their bank account as joint account owner or will make a “Pay-on-Death” (“POD”) designation. The reason for this is often either for convenience or to avoid...
by mikelins | May 19, 2020 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Probate
In our estate planning practice, we commonly have clients ask “Will I be taxed if I receive an inheritance from a loved one?” In order to answer this question, there are a couple of things that will help you understand how taxes come into play when someone dies and...
by mikelins | May 12, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
Many Florida estate plans include setting up a revocable living trust (“Trust”). One advantage of having a Trust is that it avoids assets or property having to go through probate. In order to be effective, once the Trust is executed, certain assets need to be...
by mikelins | May 8, 2020 | Estate Planning, Family Law
Children with certain conditions such as autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require special planning in order to provide for their needs. From a legal standpoint, there are two steps that parents should take in order to protect and to provide assistance to their...
