Health care directives, also known as living wills, are a good idea for anyone who wants to have a say if they are ever incapacitated by injury or illness, and unable to speak up for themselves. They give you control over medical decisions during a catastrophe, and...
Month: May 2015
2 of B.B. King’s daughters accuse executor of murder
It is not necessary for people in Florida to name a family member to be the personal representative of their estate. Also known as an executor, the personal representative is the person or entity charged with administering the testator’s estate after he or she...
Getting at online assets can be tricky after the decedent passes
Some people in Florida have no Internet presence besides an email address. Others have fully bought into the digital age, and do a great deal of business online. They may also store important documents online, for the sake of convenience.This may make you wonder if...
Land trusts can help you keep your home, avoid probate
For most people in Florida, their homes are one of the most valuable things they own. It could also be one of the largest assets passed along in the owner's estate.If the house goes through probate, it could trigger tax consequences that the testator would rather not...
Deciding how to handle secondary beneficiaries
Even a seemingly simple estate plan can be more complicated than it seems. One thing that requires a great deal of consideration is who your secondary beneficiaries will be.For instance, it is very common for married couples with children to have an estate plan in...
Who can challenge a will?
While creating or updating your estate plan, it may be worthwhile to take a minute to consider who might step forward to challenge your will after you die. A will challenge is probably unlikely, but it is never impossible that someone will try to get your will tossed...
Can where I die affect my will’s validity in probate court?
Long ago, it was common for people to live their entire lives in the same small area, perhaps never travelling more than a few miles away. Today, of course, people tend to travel often, whether for business, vacation or to visit distant relatives. It is also common...
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