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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...
When people in Florida die without an estate plan in place, the state determines what happens to their assets. These assets may end up going to family members who were not intended to have them while others get nothing. This is one reason it is important to have an...
Many people in Florida hesitate to begin the process of estate planning for various reasons. Common excuses include the fact that they think that estate planning is only for the wealthy or that it is too hard. However, both of these are misconceptions that should not...
When a loved one passes in Florida, the beneficiaries often want to start the process of selling off part of the estate. However, this cannot always happen in short order according to desired timeframe. The estate must be settled before parts can be sold off, and the...
Regardless of how healthy and independent your parents are, you could become responsible for managing their finances at some point. Whether this happens as a result of disability or incapacity, you will need to pay their bills and assist them with making important...
Florida families that lack estate plans are vulnerable to expensive legal battles and stress if a loved one passes without any plan. However, when they invest effort and resources into drafting an estate plan now, they can achieve some peace of mind for the future....
Discussions about wills and other estate planning tools can be hard for the parent as well as the adult child. So hard, that some parents or their kids keep putting it off until its too late. This can leave a daughter unprepared for the fact that she was picked as...
Owners often dream of passing their business on to the kids. The reason for this may be that they wish for the family’s business legacy to live on in the next generation and beyond. It can also provide a steady and lucrative income, which can support families...
Families often set up a durable power of attorney to help ensure that someone can better care for an elderly parent or loved one. While this enables them to oversee their estate, the power is often limited. Often chosen by the courts or when executing a will or legal...
