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...
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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...
IRS proposal will shield gifts from tax and help asset protection
It goes without saying that Floridians will want to make certain their loved ones are shielded and get the maximum of their inheritances when an estate plan is created. That can be accomplished through wills, trusts and proper implementation of asset protection...
Can a timeshare be part of your estate plan?
Florida residents need to consider a wide variety of assets when they are putting together an estate plan. From houses to retirement accounts, investments to personal property, estate plans can lay out a person's desires for how those assets should be passed on to...
Know the basics about estate planning
Florida residents want to protect their families. However, many times, these protective thoughts don't include estate planning. Why? Well, perhaps it is because some people think that the estate planning process is too complicated, or they think they don't need any...
Even young people can benefit from having an estate plan
There are many Florida residents who may think that estate planning is a task for "old" people to take care of. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. In reality, everyone - young, old, married, single, rich, poor - could benefit from having an estate plan...