Your home in Florida houses fond memories of your family. However, one of your worries is securing your home in the event you pass away. You may have heard of Lady Bird deed, which is an estate planning tool in Florida. Also known as an enhanced life estate deed, this...
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Private Beneficiary Agreements
When a Last Will and Testament devises a person’s assets in a certain way, can the Personal Representative and beneficiaries follow a different distribution plan? In simple terms, the Personal Representative must distribute the estate assets as provided in the Will or...
What is probate in Florida?
In Florida, probate is the court administered process through which a deceased person’s Estate is administered. In layman’s terms, probate is one of the means through which a person’s final affairs are resolved after his or her death. In probate, various matters are...
What are your New Year’s resolutions for your estate plan?
The start of a new year often inspires a renewed focus on one’s personal priorities. Estate planning is an area of concern that many people intend to address “someday” but ultimately postpone. Asking yourself what your estate planning New Year’s resolutions should be...
Who inherits your crypto if you don’t leave instructions?
If you die without leaving access details for your crypto, no one can recover it. The blockchain ignores court orders, and without your wallet keys, even your executor can’t unlock your funds. Many people assume their crypto automatically becomes part of their estate,...
3 times you need to update your estate plan
Estate planning is an important part of comprehensive financial management. However, an estate plan is not a static document. It requires periodic updates to reflect changes in your life and the legal landscape. Three critical times when you should revisit and update...
What you need to know when conducting your estate planning
Estate planning is one of the most critical financial and personal steps you can take to secure your future and protect those you care about. It allows you to decide how your property, savings and personal wishes will be handled when you are no longer able to make...
Beyond a will: 3 documents your Florida estate plan needs
Many people think a will is all they need for an estate plan. However, a truly comprehensive plan does more by addressing vital situations that can arise during your lifetime. For Tampa area families, a robust estate plan is a collection of legal documents that work...
Estate planning: How AI can help you get started
Getting started with estate planning can feel overwhelming. Many people delay the process because they aren’t sure where to begin or worry that it’s too complicated. However, taking the first step doesn’t have to be intimidating—especially with the help of artificial...
When do you need to change your executor?
The current provisions of your estate plan are not permanent. You can always update your estate plan, and one of the changes you can make is your choice of executor. You may need to replace them in certain circumstances. Here are four examples of such circumstances:...