If you have recently lost a loved one, you may be finding every day a struggle. Even if the death did not come as a surprise, coming to terms with the loss of someone close to you is difficult even under the best of circumstances. While, in the immediate aftermath of...
Estate Planning
What happens if you die without a will in Florida?
For many people, putting off unpleasant tasks comes as a natural instinct, especially when the task in question does not seem all that urgent. Unfortunately, making a will often falls into this category. When a Florida resident dies without a will, his or her estate...
When is it good to go through probate?
Probate is the formal process of administering an estate under the supervision of the court. Probate often gets a bad rap for being lengthy, costly and unnecessary. While these things may be true in some cases, they can also be false in others.Probate in and of...
Getting married? Do not forget to do your estate plans
If you are getting married, one thing you do not want to overlook is estate planning. It may not seem like an ideal time for you to tackle estate planning, but it is never too soon for you to plan for the future.You want to spend the rest of your life with your...
Essential estate planning steps for new parents
If you are a first-time parent, your days may be full of feedings, snuggling and learning new processes. Sleep is more than likely hard to come by, and you may well feel as if you are going about your day in a bit of a fog.Given everything you have going on, it makes...
Do you need a living will?
If you are under the age of 50 in the Casselberry area, chances are you are still working on amassing your fortune. You may have all sorts of plans in place to help you achieve your goals. Because you are just starting to hit your stride in life, you may not feel the...
There is no crime in not leaving your adult kids a dime
Some older parents in Florida struggle with the notion of leaving their adult children inheritances. After all, their kids may be financially independent and have modest means to support themselves and their families. You may want to do other things with the legacy...
Don’t forget to fund your trusts
You may have spent a great deal of time setting up your estate plans to provide for your family when you die. But if you forget to fund your trusts, all your hard work may be in vain. It is a very common mistake that many people in Florida make. When you fail to...
Giving sentimental items a place in your estate plan
This summer, the family of deceased Coast Guard captain Albert Frost almost lost the key to the city of Washington, presented to him in 1957. Only through a set of unlikely coincidences were they able to retrieve it before it was sold through an online auction....
Estate planning for women (it’s not the same)
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...
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