Updating Your Estate Plan During Divorce
Divorce can change everything in your life — from where you live to who counts as family. It is also one of the most important life events for reviewing your estate plan. Here are some reasons why updating your divorce estate planning is so important, and what estate planning for divorced persons should look like. […]
A Guide to Florida Pet Trust Law
The internet is full of sad stories about pets who are sent to shelters after their owners are no longer able to care for them. If you are a “pet parent,” you may want to be certain that your cat, dog, horse, or bird is provided for after you are gone or incapacitated. The Florida […]
Including Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Plan
If a loved one has died in Florida, or owned real property in the state at the time of their death, you will likely need to head to the Florida probate court to resolve their affairs. However, knowing which probate process to use could save your family time, court fees, and frustration. Florida probate law […]
Advantages v. Disadvantages of a Revocable Trust
When you are weighing your estate planning options, a revocable trust or living trust will likely be among the choices. Find out how to decide if you need a trust, and what the drawbacks and benefits of having a revocable living trust can be for you and your family. Advantages of a Revocable Trust For […]
How to Write a Will in Florida
Creating a Will is a perfect example of how an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Writing a will while you are alive and healthy saves your family a lot of hassle after you pass away. Here is a step-by-step guide to prepare for and learn how to write a will in […]
A Personal Representatives’ Guide to Dealing with Creditors
Select Option Celebrity Estate Lessons Cryptocurrency Estate Planning Last Will and Testament Litigation Our Family Probate Probate Litigation Trusts Uncategorized If you have been named a personal representative for a loved one’s estate, you may suddenly find you have a lot on your plate. One of the less desirable parts of any personal representatives job […]
What the COVID-19 Outbreak Means for Florida Probate and Estate Planning
With the uncertainty and fear surrounding COVID-19, we wanted to address some of the services that we offer and some of the documents that we recommend you have in place. We are also going to focus on what you can do without leaving your home to come to an attorney’s office and will provide as […]
Should Holiday Gifts Be Part of Your Estate Plan?
When you are creating your holiday shopping list, estate planning probably isn’t on your radar. But if you have a larger estate or valuable heirlooms, maybe it should be. Learn how you can use holiday gifts to roll out your estate plan and help your loved ones avoid surprises later on—updated as of December 2 […]
Celebrity Estate Lessons Wellington Burt
Ever wonder what someone does when they want to keep their estate in the family, but hate all their current relatives? Well, lumber baron and East Saginaw, Michigan mayor Wellington Burt came up with one solution. When Burt died in 1919, his Will included a “spite clause” stipulating that his estate was not to be […]
The Escheatment Process In Florida
While few people know the word escheatment, many Florida residents worry about losing property to the state after they die. You don’t have to have a high-value estate to lose property and assets to the Florida escheat process. Instead, what matters is whether you have a valid Will or have surviving family when you die. […]