We regularly update our blog to offer you crucial information on estate planning, including changes in Florida laws and ways you can protect your loved ones in the future. Read blog posts about the Florida estate planning process from an attorney’s perspective.
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Don’t Be a Scrooge and Create an Estate Plan for Your Family Have you made a Will or let your end of life wishes known to your family? Failing to write out who gets what of your stuff could leave your family in shambles. -
Probate Cannot Be Avoided by the Elite Even the rich and famous go through probate. Failing to leave a Will can cause havoc on individuals, regardless of the amount of money they have. -
A Last Will and Testament or a Living Trust... Which is better? A Last Will and Testament and Living Trust say what happens to your stuff after death. Most think Trusts are for the super wealthy. Which should you have? -
Creating a Will in the State of Florida Florida has some very specific laws about how to create a valid Last Will and Testament. Not all states work the same. Make sure your Will is valid in Florida. -
What to Consider Before Using a Safe Deposit Box for Your Last Will and Testament Securing your estate planning documents like a Will or Trust is a good idea but storing them in a safe deposit box at the bank may have unintended consequences. -
What Happens to Your Young Children after You Pass Away? A common tragedy we do not like to think about is the unexpected death of both parents. What happens if they leave behind young children? Who will get custody? -
How Estates Are Inherited in Florida We have heard of an inheritance but what does it means, exactly? When someone dies, who inherits what? When do they receive it? Does the government get a piece? -
Revocable v. Irrevocable Trusts: What Is the difference? Trusts are excellent ways to make sure your children are taken care of after you are gone. Understand your options by learning about two types of trusts here. -
Lady Bird Deeds: How an Enhanced Life Estate Deed Could Save You Money Real estate is the most common reason probate is necessary. However, it is also one of the easiest assets to protect from going through probate. Learn how.