As human beings, we generally cannot know when the end comes. But we know that it will happen eventually, so planning ahead for the inevitable at least gives us the chance to control what happens to our property after we die. Florida law also gives you some control...
Month: December 2014
Parents fighting over son’s remains, 4 years after his death
Not to be morbid, but death can happen at any time. Younger adults in their 20s and 30s often do not create an estate plan, especially if they are not married or do not have any children. They usually expect to live for many, many years, and in most cases they do. But...
Hiring a probate attorney now can deflect headaches later
For someone who has never been involved in the execution of a will, hiring a probate attorney may seem paranoid or insensitive. So some beneficiaries and trustees go it alone and hope for the best. However, most people are not experienced guiding a will through...
Joan Rivers’ daughter named executor of her estate
Though comedian Joan Rivers was likely not expecting the worst before an accident during throat surgery lead to her death earlier this year, it appears that she realized the importance of creating an estate plan. According to the Associated Press, it has been...
What is a ‘power of attorney?’
As adults, most of us make our own decisions about where we live, how we spend our money and when it is time to go to the doctor. But someday, illness, age or disability may leave us unable to continue to keep full control of our lives.Rather than forcing someone with...
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