Those in Florida and elsewhere who have taken the time to meticulously put together their estate plans may be distressed to know that changes in the law can affect how their estate is actually distributed. In order to protect beneficiaries and ensure final wishes are...
As many Americans are living longer, there has been an increase of late-in-life marriages. With elderly marriage comes quite a few concerns, however, especially when it comes to financial matters and estate planning. Florida residents who find companionship in their...
There are a number of issues those residing in Florida or elsewhere deal with when making their plans for their estates. One of the biggest concerns those with significant assets face, though, is taxes. When estate planning, certain actions may be taken to help ensure...
When an older person changes his or her estate plan to partially or totally disinherit someone, there is a good chance that the move will lead to a court challenge. This is especially true if millions of dollars are at stake. One common challenge to a will amendment...
Some people in Florida have no Internet presence besides an email address. Others have fully bought into the digital age, and do a great deal of business online. They may also store important documents online, for the sake of convenience.This may make you wonder if...
Even a seemingly simple estate plan can be more complicated than it seems. One thing that requires a great deal of consideration is who your secondary beneficiaries will be.For instance, it is very common for married couples with children to have an estate plan in...
It was back on March 25 that we reported on the bill lawmakers in Tallahassee were considering that would amend Florida’s guardianship laws. At the time, supporters of reform said that unscrupulous guardians are taking advantage of elderly, vulnerable clients,...
As we pointed out in our previous blog post, shepherding a will through probate can take a long time, sometimes years. In addition, if your estate is large enough, it could be subject to extensive taxation. Your heirs could receive less than you wished to leave them....
Fulfilling the terms of a will usually is not as simple as bringing the family together and handing out checks and deeds. Florida law has a set procedure that ensures that minimizes the chance of errors, and gives creditors the chance to be paid off by the...
Along with estate planning come tax considerations. Taxes and expenses easily can deplete the assets we would like to preserve and pass on to our heirs.The tools that estate planning’ attorneys prepare for their clients sometimes minimize both taxes and expense....
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