Estate planning is an essential process for anyone who wants to ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes after they pass away. It involves creating a plan that outlines how your assets will be distributed, who will take care
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Many people use the terms “will” and “estate plan” interchangeably, but in reality, they are not the same thing. While a will is an important part of an estate plan, it is only one component. In Florida, there are several key differences
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An estate plan that is comprehensive requires careful thought and discussion with your spouse. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal. This conversation can be challenging if you and your
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The documents you use for your estate planning should be checked occasionally, especially if there have been big life changes such as births, marriages, divorces, and relocations. Children grow up, marriages dissolve, property gets sold, and residences change. That’s why we recommend
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When it comes to inheriting money or property, most parents treat their children equally. But sometimes, parents intentionally choose to not leave anything to a child, and the reasons for doing so may vary. One reason could be that a child who
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Many of our clients ask us this question. You can find out whether you need a trust and, if so, what kind is best for you by reading on. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you want a trust
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A trust has been set up for your friend Rose, and you have been asked to be a trustee. While you want to help, you are concerned about the responsibilities involved. You would be managing Rose’s property for her and for others
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Like 2020, 2021 has been one for the record books. For the first time ever, young Americans (aged eighteen to thirty-four) are more likely to have a will than their older counterparts (aged thirty-five to fifty-four). The COVID-19 pandemic has forced younger Americans
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Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and gathering the assets of a deceased person (the “decedent”), paying the decedent’s debts, and distributing the decedent’s assets to his or her beneficiaries. But what does this mean in plain English? Many people looking to
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