As human beings, we generally cannot know when the end comes. But we know that it will happen eventually, so planning ahead for the inevitable at least gives us the chance to control what happens to our property after we die. Florida law also gives you some control...
Will Execution
Joan Rivers’ daughter named executor of her estate
Though comedian Joan Rivers was likely not expecting the worst before an accident during throat surgery lead to her death earlier this year, it appears that she realized the importance of creating an estate plan. According to the Associated Press, it has been...
A pour-over will can pick up what your trust leaves behind
Many Florida residents choose to set up trusts to handle the bulk of their estates. This can be the best solution for many people. One common reason many people give is the desire to avoid having their estates going through probate after they pass away, in order to...
Robin Williams uses trust to give estate to family
We have talked about trusts as a useful tool when it comes to estate planning in Florida. Although it can (and should) be used by individuals at any wealth level, it is especially useful and important when you have the riches of, say, Robin Williams. Although most of...
How do I execute a will in Florida?
In our previous post about reasons a Florida probate judge might declare a will to be invalid, we mentioned improper execution. “Execution” refers to the stage at which the decedent created the will, perhaps with the help of an estate planning...
Care about your pet a lot? Include them in your estate plan
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...
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...
The creation of a will may help family cope with loss
Discussing end-of-life wishes isn’t an easy thing to confront. Most people try to avoid talking about something so dismal, although having a plan can help ensure that final wishes are known and may assist surviving family members cope with their loss. There are...
Planning and drafting wills to include charitable donations
Choosing how assets should be divided after death can be a difficult decision. When creating wills, many people tend to think of their immediate family members in determining who should be given what item or how monetary assets should be split up. However, with a...
How relocation to a new state affects estate planning
Florida residents may be interested in how relocation to a new state will affect one's estate planning documents. Generally, states recognize any documents that are valid in the state in which they were signed. However, there can be some complexities that are unique...
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