When you are creating your estate plan, you are likely thinking about the various things you need to protect. Things like money, properties, items with sentimental value, your medical needs and access to your financial records all probably come to mind.You are...
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How do a fiduciary and an executor fit into estate planning?
Everyone should have an estate plan. With sufficient preparation, you can be assured that your effects will be distributed according to your wishes. In addition, you can minimize the taxes and expenses that are incurred when your assets are transferred to your...
Where there’s a will, there’s a way (to potentially contest it)
It is no secret that a will can be an enormously valuable document. A will can protect a person's kids, assets and various wishes after his or her death and shield family members from lengthy, contentious legal battles. It can also prevent certain parties from...
Could your loved one benefit from legal guardianship?
When faced with the prospect of a family member being unable to manage their day-to-day affairs, the choice to step in on that person's behalf can be a difficult one to make. Florida law allows for legal guardianship in cases where a loved one is either too young or...
Do you need an estate plan if you don’t have a lot of money?
There are a lot of myths about estate plans that can cause people to make the mistake of not drafting one of these important documents. Perhaps one of the most persistent is the myth that you should only start considering an estate plan if you have a lot of money or...
The role of an attorney in real estate transactions
When buying or selling a home, a lot of people can get involved in the process. Real estate transactions, whether in Florida or elsewhere, are not small things. A lot is on the line, particularly money. A real estate attorney can help a client ensure everything is on...
Assumptions can lead to estate planning mistakes
Assuming too much or too little can lead to estate planning errors. While estate planning is often based off of assumptions for one's future, making the wrong assumptions can be costly for oneself and one's loved ones. An estate planning attorney can help those in...
Legal assistance available to landlords of commercial property
Owning and leasing out commercial property in Florida or elsewhere can be very profitable. Unfortunately, landlords of commercial property do come across a number of legal issues with which they may need some assistance. An experienced real estate attorney can...
Estate planning strategies that secure the future of your pets
When it comes to pets and estate planning, few animals were as fortunate as Trouble. The white Maltese owned by Leona Helmsley, the late hotel magnate, received a $12 million dollar inheritance in 2007 -- a seemingly hefty sum if you do not take into account the dog's...
Involving adult children in estate planning may be beneficial
Estate planning -- whether done in Florida or elsewhere -- is certainly a private matter. However, including others in the process, especially adult children, may prove to be beneficial. Unfortunately, family members do end up fighting about the details of estate...
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