Estate Planning

Drafting a will is one of the most important things any adult can do. Nonetheless, a significant number of adults have yet to address their estate plan at all.  A will is the starting point of any estate plan, and it can serve several key functions. Why should you...

What your estate plan looks like and what kind of estate planning tools are at your disposal depend in part on where you live. All states have some unique laws, and Florida is no exception. For example, our state allows people to name their own “preneed guardian.”...

Losing a loved one is never easy, and when their will does not reflect your understanding of their wishes, it adds a layer of complexity to the grief. Does the will reflect their wishes, or did someone coerce or trick them into making changes? If you suspect someone...

Once the holidays are over, a significant number of folks relocate from colder climates down to Florida, where it’s sunny and warm all year long.  Unfortunately, most of them don’t realize that they should make certain that they bring all of their estate planning...

Chances are you are always thinking about what will happen to your minor child when you are unable to take care of them. And an estate plan can give you peace of mind regarding this matter - you can choose a guardian for your child. But who should you pick? Someone...

Probate disputes happen for many reasons, such as unequal bequests or questions over the validity of an estate plan. Often, it is the high-value assets that cause problems. Adult children argue about how to split up their parents’ life savings or what to do with the...

Creating a will is a very important undertaking. This effort helps to empower people to provide support for those they love and choose who will inherit their property when they die. Without a will, Florida state law determines who inherits any property that belonged...

Do you feel like you’re living your life increasingly online? If so, it’s time to start thinking about digital estate planning. Gone are the days when estate planning meant simply deciding who will inherit your physical belongings. Today's world demands that you also...

People who are close to an individual with significant resources often expect that they will inherit property from their estate. Family members, especially children, often expect to receive a sizable portion of someone's property after they die. In certain cases,...

Estate planning allows testators to protect their assets and loved ones should they become incapacitated or die. They can state wishes regarding asset distribution, the guardianship of their minors and business succession and so on. But what if you don't have these...