Who Takes Care of Your Children After an Accident
Your children are the most important thing in your world. If you are a single parent, or even a married couple, the question of who takes care of your children after an accident can keep you up at night. Find out how proper estate planning can put those fears to bed and make sure your […]
Premarital Agreements: Who Benefits from Them?
When you think of prenuptial agreements, your first thought may be about a high profile divorce between millionaires or celebrities. Controlling what happens when a marriage breaks down is only half of what prenups (called premarital agreements under Florida law) can do. They also direct what happens when one spouse dies during the marriage. Find […]
5 Warning Signs a Will was Signed Under Undue Influence
When the death of a loved one comes with an unexpected surprise, you might find yourself wondering what happened in their final days. You may be left wondering how to sue for inheritance if you were unexpectedly excluded, and whether the new estate plan was signed under undue influence. What is Undue Influence? Under Florida […]
What is a Living Will and Why Should You Get One
Most people think of a Will as something that only gets used after they’re dead. But a living will is different. Understanding what a living will is why you should get one can help you round out your estate plan. It will provide your family with important guidance should anything happen to you, and make […]
Using a Family LLC In Your Estate Plan
If you have a complex estate, including properties to be maintained and stock portfolios to be managed, a family LLC may be a logical choice. Find out how using a family LLC in your estate plan can protect your family from estate taxes, and can improve your family’s management of your assets before and after […]
Does Your Estate Plan Protect the Children From Your First Marriage?
Everyone who gets married hopes their marriage will last forever. Of course, we all know that doesn’t always happen. Often, for those who are lucky enough to fall in love again, things go better the second time around. But people may enter a second marriage with things they didn’t have when starting the first: children […]
Building Charitable Donations Into Your Estate Plan
Leaving a legacy is important to a lot of people. For many, one way of doing that is by supporting religious, ideological, and philanthropic organizations that align with their values. Building charitable donations into your estate plan can be a great way to see your assets used for charitable purposes after your death, and it […]
Top 10 Questions to Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer
Everyone can benefit from having an initial consultation with an estate planning lawyer. But to make the most of that meeting, you need to be an active participant. Here are questions you can ask that will guide you through learning about the benefits of different estate planning strategies and selecting the law firm that meets […]
Power of Attorney for College Students
As the new school year begins, parents of college students may find themselves unable to help their now-adult children as much as they are used to. Whether you’ve just sent your freshman off to the dorms or are navigating a semester abroad, a durable financial power of attorney and health care surrogate designation for college […]
Pour-Over Wills in Estate Planning
Do you need pour-over Wills in estate planning, or is a trust enough? Find out how these estate planning documents can help simplify your estate planning and administration, making it easier for your family and the Florida probate court to honor your wishes after your death. What is a Pour-Over Will? A “pour-over Will” is […]