Crafting a comprehensive estate plan is a critical undertaking for any adult. One of the primary goals of this kind of plan is to provide a legal way to pass down assets. One option for passing certain assets along to loved ones after death is a Lady Bird deed, which...
Many people think of an estate plan as how you can pass down assets to your loved ones after your death. However, there’s something else that you have to think about when you’re getting the estate plan together – making your wishes known in the event that you’re...
Probate is the legal process that happens after a person passes away. A probate court looks at the person’s will to make sure it is valid and oversees the distribution of the person’s assets according to the person’s will. If the person who passed away did not leave a...
Most estates proceed through the Florida probate court system without many challenges or issues. However, some estates require more careful review from the courts. Sometimes, surviving family members and presumptive beneficiaries of a Florida resident feel uneasy...
If you’re in the process of buying or selling a home, you understand that real estate can be complicated business. You have to smooth out a wide spectrum of details before finally moving into or letting go of your home. For example, suppose you’ve already found the...
Estate planning isn’t just about detailing who will inherit your assets when you’re gone. A big part of estate planning is – or should be – about planning for a time when you may need to rely on others to make crucial decisions for you, handle your finances and care...
Real estate transactions can involve many legal documents and intricacies that may leave individuals feeling overwhelmed. One essential document you should always pay attention to during a transaction is a deed because it outlines the legal transfer of property from a...
When the court appoints a guardian for an individual, it’s typically done in the best interest of the person involved. However, there are situations where you might believe that the appointment of a guardian is not in the individual’s best interest. In such cases, you...
Inheriting a home from a loved one is often a mixed blessing. Whether immediately or sometime in the future, you’ll likely sell it and make a fair amount of money on it. However, in the meantime, there are a lot of things to deal with. You’ll need to continue paying...
Families need to address numerous financial and practical challenges when one of their own dies. Those who lose a loved one who crafted an estate plan before they passed will have some degree of guidance regarding what they should do with their assets. Even if someone...
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