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Everyone in Florida should understand the importance of estate planning. Any adult, especially one with children, should have a plan for the worst-case scenario. The most well-known estate planning document is a last will and testament. In a will, the creator can...
It's important to have an estate plan whether you are enjoying your golden years on a Florida beach or are a recent college graduate beginning your adult life. Ideally, you will have both a will and a living will as part of the plan. What you need to know about wills...
Everyone in Florida should have an estate plan. That's true even for people who don't have a lot of assets. Estate planning can sound very complicated, and in some cases, it is. When people have numerous assets or own their own businesses, there are a lot of possible...
These days, a Florida resident’s online presence is as, if not more, important than their actual physical presence. According to some experts, someone under the age of 70 most likely has 160 digital accounts. Keeping track of these accounts, passwords and information...
Florida wills can be challenged in court during probate litigation. However, there is a limited number of potential challengers to the terms of the will. If a person or entity is not an interested party, the court will not hear what they have to say, and they cannot...
Young adults in their 20s and 30s who are interested in finding out more about estate planning in Florida are setting themselves up for a secure future for their families and themselves. By getting his or her affairs in order at an early age, an individual is more...
People who want to invest in commercial real estate in Florida need to understand several things before they jump in. While these types of investments can provide consistent returns, some are better than others. Understanding how they work is the key to success or...
Though Florida already has better tax laws than many other states, having an estate plan is beneficial in several ways, beyond just saving money in taxes. Without a last will and testament in place, a person’s assets are “intestate,” and they are passed on according...
Perhaps the best way to explain the importance of developing an estate plan is to discuss what happens when a person passes away without one. When examining a will and other estate planning documents, Florida probate courts refer to the deceased person as the...
People in Florida who are creating an estate plan may start with a last will and testament, which can appoint guardians for children and an executor to manage the estate. The will might also name the beneficiaries who should receive certain assets. For people who want...
