Serving as an executor, or personal representative, of a deceased family member or friend is a solemn undertaking. The decedent no doubt felt that you were trustworthy and capable of carrying out his or her wishes. However, now that the time has come to act, do you...
Dedicated To Your Legal Needs
Estate Planning
When should you start thinking about your estate plan?
No one likes thinking about their eventual death, and that is especially true of those who recently graduated from college or just received their first job offer in Florida. That said, your younger years are exactly when you should start putting together your estate...
What can I do to lower taxes on my estate?
You may think that once you die, it is over, and there is nothing more to do, but that is not entirely true. Your estate lives on and the tax man wants his cut one way or the other. While many people in Florida do not have a large enough estate to incur federal estate...
Is my prenuptial agreement valid?
A prenuptial agreement is typically put into play to protect one party in the marriage who has more assets. If you enter a marriage where one of you has a greater amount of money, you may create this type of agreement to offer protection should you ever decide to...
If I live out of state, do I need to undergo probate in Florida?
Probate court is not always a requirement: It is possible to prevent probate with proper estate planning. This could save a family from having to undergo a long and difficult court process. If your family owns property in Florida, without an estate plan your assets...
Three wills found at late singer’s home spark validity questions
It is not unusual for Floridians and people across the nation to put off the creation of an estate plan. Perhaps they do not want to think about their inevitable death. Or it could be due to a misconception that only people who have significant assets need wills or...
What are pretermitted loved ones in wills?
Estate planning in Florida is not always a simple. Many times, people create a document such as a will and they proceed to have long lives after the fact. This is not a bad thing. Having an estate plan is smart, especially for people who are in good health and are not...
What does Florida law say about how wills are executed?
In Florida, having a basic estate plan is an important step to ensuring a smooth transition for the family left behind. A will is one of the most common documents. Wills need not be complex, but there are inherent legal requirements to make the document valid. This...
Durable powers of attorney can be beneficial to Floridians
When Floridians are crafting an estate plan, they will frequently consider the basic and obvious devices like wills and trusts. For many, however, there are other concerns that they want to address. That includes what will happen if they have medical issues, become...
What should I know about a Florida living will?
Floridians who are vigilant about their estate planning needs will want to cover all the bases as efficiently as possible. For many, that includes detailing how they want any potential end-of-life issues handled. This is where a living will is important. Many will...