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It hasn’t been the easiest seven months to be a parent. When coronavirus began to really spread in the United States last March, parents had a new problem to confront. How would they protect their children from contracting the disease? Things even became more...
Estate planning documents, such as wills, should reflect their drafter’s genuine intentions. That is not always the case, however. Sometimes, an unscrupulous person takes advantage of the estate planner to receive some benefit from the estate. Undue influence, one of...
The need to divide assets and debts in a divorce typically gets a lot of attention by the spouses involved and those around them. This often leads to concerns about losses and how each person may support themselves in the future, send kids to college and even how they...
Your personal representative will act on your behalf after your death to help with the finalization of your estate. If probate lasts for quite some time, this person will also have to manage your estate until the time of disbursement. According to the Florida Bar, you...
Some people believe that estate planning is only for the elderly. However, estate planning is a good idea for anyone, at almost any age. Estate planning provides many benefits to people in all stages of life, from young parents just starting out, to middle-aged...
An individual’s will is a critical element of an estate plan. Alongside trusts, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and other estate planning documents, a will offers the decedent a chance to dictate how their estate gets divided among their heirs. Unfortunately,...
Dealing with a deceased loved one’s estate can bring multiple challenges for those left behind. During that time, you don’t want any extra stressors to add to the difficulty of losing a beloved member of the family. To make the process easier, an executor can handle...
While buying a home is an exciting prospect, legal issues can throw a real damper on the event. Real estate transactions are often complicated, and surprising problems can pop up when you least expect them. In addition to problems with home inspections and financing...
A will is a good idea for anyone who has a full time job, a home and a child or children. A will is also a good idea for people who travel frequently or who have a serious health issue. But once a will is created that does not mean it should never be reviewed and...
Burying the hatchet after a divorce – especially a high-conflict divorce – is easier said than done. But if you share children with your ex, having an agreeable relationship can give your child a sense of stability and normalcy they need. By following these tips, you...
