Estate Planning

In Florida, people who have created a will as their primary estate planning document continue to live their lives after it has been completed. That means they might have major events occur that, if they were to happen before they wrote the will, would have been...

When a Florida resident dies without an estate plan, Florida law will determine what happens to the person’s property. More precisely, the laws of Florida spell out what will happen to property if the property is part of a probate estate and the person who died had no...

When a person creates an estate plan, they often name a proposed personal representative. A personal representative is the person who is responsible for administering the estate. They have many important duties, which take effect after the person who created the...

People in Florida cannot take their property and assets with them when they pass away. Those possessions will remain and it is important for people to ensure that they know who will receive the property. They can do this by drafting a will. People do not have an...

Planning for the future is for all generations. While many equate estate planning for something completed later in life, the reality is that the process is for everyone and can occur at any age or stage in life. However, depending on your phase in life, you might be...

When it comes time to start building your estate plan, the possibilities may seem endless. You have goals in mind. You might have people or interests you want to take care of, but how are you supposed to choose what is right for you? Today, we will discuss two types...

Many Florida families have a member who has suffered a disabling illness or injury and must depend on one or more state or federal income subsidies. A common estate planning tool for these families is a special needs trust. Understanding the basics of special needs...

Florida residents can have a hard time deciding on how to pass on assets in an estate plan. This is understandable, since every family situation is unique and so are your financial circumstances. However, a recent news article had a few tips for those who are looking...

A will is an important document allowing you to direct the disposition of your property upon death. Among the decisions in executing a will is selecting a personal representative, also known as an executor. What is a personal representative? A personal representative...

One of the unfortunate facts of life for people in Florida is that they will pass away at some point in time. It is something that everyone knows will come at some point in time, but it is not something people generally like to think about. However, it is something...