For most people, the main goal of any estate plan is to make sure that your loved ones are taken care of after you die. This can mean everything from detailing your end of life wishes to dividing your assets amongst your beneficiaries to naming an executor for your...
Year: 2014
Anna Nicole Smith’s estate denied once again
How many times does a bankruptcy court decide a probate issue? The answer probably is never…unless it has to do with Anna Nicole Smith. The former Playboy model and reality TV star married oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall in 1994. The marriage drew sharp criticism...
Three tips for discussing estate planning with an aging parent
Talking about estate planning with aging parents can be awkward and troubling. For adult children, it can be almost as uncomfortable as your parents were talking about the birds and the bees with you. Despite this dual sense of awkwardness, there is a way to broach...
Will Casey Kasem be buried in Norway?
Legendary radio DJ and host Casey Kasem will reportedly be buried in Norway. An NBC News report broke the story after a letter written by his wife Jean explained that Kasem thought that Norway symbolized peace and “looked like heaven.” Because of this,...
Planning your post-divorce life in three steps
Divorce may signal the end of the financial relationship between you and your ex-spouse, but life goes on, and you have to devise a way to make your new earnings work for you. Indeed, there are some divorces where a spouse enjoys a financial windfall; but if you do...
How to handle prying questions about your divorce
When news of your impending divorce gets around to your friends and family members, it is only a matter of time till the prying questions come about. Handling the constant inquisitions is one of the difficult parts of going through a divorce, since many people may not...
How to approach divorce without losing your mind
Regardless of whether you see divorce as a Godsend or are ambivalent about whether you should split up, approaching the divorce process with the right mindset is critically important. Why is this, you may ask? Because countless couples begin the process in emotionally...
Helping intended beneficiaries plan for inheritance
The idea of collecting an inheritance can seem, well, exciting. However, if certain protections aren't taken and strategies put in place, gaining an inheritance can cause other financial problems. Florida residents who are choosing beneficiaries as they write-up their...
Data-driven lives may benefit from estate planning protections
People of all ages are acquiring digital assets at an increased rate. As lives become more data-driven, protections for these assets are becoming more important. Florida residents with any amount of digital assets may want to consider adding this valuable property in...
Future planning for Florida newlyweds could include wills
Florida newlyweds embrace the future ahead of them; with so many things to experience and accomplish together, there is a lot for which to plan. Day-to-day living quickly turns into years of family and financial growth, and planning for what would happen to children...
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