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A lot of people who have made Florida their full-time residence as they near or enter retirement still have property in other states. If you own assets in another state, those will need to be addressed in your estate plan. They may also need to be dealt with via a...
Car accidents come in all forms and severity. If you sustain significant injuries following a rear-end collision in the Sunshine State, proving fault can be critical for recovering compensation. Since Florida is a no-fault state, you may file a claim with your...
Probate is the court proceeding that takes place to administer the estate of a deceased person. It can happen with or without a will. If there is a will, someone must file that document with the court. The probate process is administrating the estate of the person who...
You may have seen several guides encouraging young people to have an estate plan, showing the importance of creating one earlier. But what if you didn't do so when you were younger? Is it too late to start? While it's crucial and more manageable to draft estate...
Estate planning is as much about maximizing what people receive as it is about controlling who receives which assets. One of the ways that people lose property that they would like to pass to their loved ones or possibly charitable organizations is through probate...
A will is an important estate planning document that allows you to achieve various goals. Unfortunately, while everyone needs a will, most people don’t. Having an estate plan can benefit you in many ways, and creating a will is something you should consider if you...
Maybe you’re driving by a stretch of forest when a deer wanders out onto the road. Maybe you’re driving through a residential area when someone’s pet dog runs into the street. Either way, you need to know how to react. Most people’s first inclination is just to...
Advance directives are among the first and most important estate planning documents to put in place. Unlike your will and various trusts, these documents address your wishes for a time when you’re still alive but may not be able to speak for yourself. In Florida,...
An estate plan allows testators to prepare their assets for distribution in anticipation of their passing. While nobody likes to contemplate their own mortality, it’s a necessary process if you want to make sure your loved ones are protected after you’re gone. If...
Executors have a good deal of authority as they administer an estate, but that does not mean they have unquestionable authority. The law requires them to always act in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries when performing their roles. In other words,...