There will be room in your estate plan for many of the assets that you own. People will sometimes simply make a plan that lists all of their assets and shows how they should be distributed. But you can also take more complex steps to have control over this process,...
Dedicated To Your Legal Needs
Estate Planning
What shareholders and partners need to know about estate planning
Perhaps you started a business with your best friend from college, and the two of you have successfully run a business as partners for years now. Or maybe you are a shareholder who has invested in a business and now attends meetings to help grow the business and guide...
Medical power of attorney: Who should you choose?
A medical power of attorney is an important legal document that can be added to your estate plan. If you use one, you give the power to make medical decisions to a specific agent that you select. If you are incapacitated – something people are often thinking about...
Is a no-contest clause the tool to prevent family probate feuds?
The more property you have acquired during your adult life, the bigger your estate will be after you die. Those who pass more property on to their loved ones can expect there to be more conflict surrounding their last wishes. For example, one family member may resent...
Important parts of your estate plan to review regularly
An estate plan is made up of many different parts and documents. Because of all these different elements, you may wonder what you should focus on when reviewing it. The fact is, there are some parts of your estate plan that should be reviewed more often than others....
How working with a litigator makes for a stronger estate plan
As you sit down to work on your estate plan, you know one thing: You want to make it as strong and comprehensive as possible. You're very interested in how this is going to impact your family for generations to come, and you want to do everything in your power to make...
3 mistakes to avoid in your Florida estate plan
The biggest mistake you can make regarding your Florida estate plan is not having one. However, if you’ve decided to do the responsible thing and create an estate plan, you need to avoid some of the most common mistakes. The best way to avoid common mistakes with your...
Major life changes that should trigger an update of your estate plan
An estate plan is a set of legal documents that outlines your wishes with respect to your assets, future and loved ones. But, creating an estate plan is just part of the process. Thanks to life changes, it is important that you review and update your estate plan to...
Here are the assets you do not have to include in your trust
A trust is an estate planning tool that allows you to designate a third party known as a trustee to hold and oversee certain assets on behalf of your beneficiary. Done right, a trust can greatly expand your options when managing your assets. From avoiding probate to...
High-asset estate planning: Pass on more to your heirs
When you have an estate of significant value, it is important to plan to protect your wealth. Planning in advance can help you avoid crisis planning so that there is always a plan in place regardless of what happens in your future. High-asset estate planning is...