Estate planning is important for men and women, young and old. But many women are not aware of just how useful estate planning can be.Women outlive their male counterparts and often work more years in the process. Many women also become responsible for managing assets...
Year: 2017
Which type of guardianship do you need?
You know you need to appoint a guardian in your will, but what does that mean? It can mean a variety of things, so you need to become familiar with the different types of guardianship so you know which one(s) are relevant to your circumstances. In general, a guardian...
How to protect your adult child from financial predators
Your estate planning checklist may consist of making a will, establishing a trust and creating an advance health care directive. If you have an adult child with special needs, however, that list should also contain one more thing: a guardianship. You do not want your...
3 tips for choosing a guardian for your child
If you have a young child, you might not think you need to choose a guardian for him or her yet. However, this is not something to put off. Accidents and unfortunate events happen all the time. What would happen if you passed away? Who would raise, take care of and...
5 qualities of a solid estate plan
A will is only the first step in end-of-life planning. A comprehensive estate plan, such as one that also includes a trust and advance health directives, is better in protecting your assets, wishes and beneficiaries. As you meet with your lawyer to make your...
3 ways to beef up your estate plan
When it comes to estate planning in Florida, you may think that everything you include is written in stone. Although you can leave behind detailed instructions about how you want your loved ones to manage your estate, issues may come up that could result in your...
Determining what estate plan is best for your family
When you begin planning your estate, you might feel overwhelmed by all of the options for different types of trusts and wills. This is understandable — there are many, and the specifications of each are important to pay attention to. According to Forbes, 51 percent of...
What art collectors need to know about estate planning
Collecting art is a hobby for some and a passion for many more. Whether you enjoy paintings or avant-garde sculptures, you have likely derived great joy from surrounding yourself and filling your home with such beauty. This is a joy you want to pass on to your loved...
Common estate planning mistakes you should avoid
Most people in Florida do not enjoy thinking about their deaths, but that does not need to prevent them from taking measures to protect their estates and loved ones’ futures. They may try to rush through the estate planning process so they can think about more...
Top will challenges in Florida and how to avoid them
When you draw up a will, you expect its provisions to be enforced after you pass. However, many Florida wills end up facing challenges by people dissatisfied with some provisions. The ensuing court battles often consume a large portion of the estate's assets....
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