Estate Planning for NFTs
NFTs have become a hot new trend for investors and early adopters in blockchain technology. Many investors are now wondering what an NFT is, how it works, and will it be a useful tool in passing their wealth to the next generation. But estate planning for NFTs is still in its infancy. Without an attorney […]
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. […]
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 […]
Determining the Value of Your Estate
An important part of every personal representative’s job in administering a deceased person’s estate is determining the value of that estate. Putting dollar amounts on everything from heirlooms to land can be difficult, but there are professionals that can help complete the asset valuation accurately and on time to get your loved one’s probate estate […]
6 Estate Planning Options for High-Net-Worth Families
Almost anyone can benefit from a well-thought-out estate plan. However, the more resources you have, the more important working with an experienced estate planning firm becomes. The tax implications and other considerations that affect larger estates make it especially important to consider options for estate planning for high-net-worth families. The Importance of Estate Planning […]
Types of Advanced Healthcare Directives in Florida
Many Florida residents have strong feelings about the medical care and treatment they want to receive. Those opinions become all the more important when you are unable to articulate them due to your mental or physical incapacity. If you want to ensure you have a say in your end-of-life care, you can use one of […]
Proposed Estate Tax Changes from Harris Campaign
This election year, estate planning has become part of the presidential political debate. With Vice President Kamala Harris making estate tax reform a part of her platform, now is the time to update your estate plan to avoid the tax increases that may come under the next administration. Talk to an estate planning attorney now […]