Estate Planning
Estate planning overview: A will versus a living trust
Estate planning can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to choosing between a will and a living trust. Both serve the purpose of protecting and distributing assets to your loved ones, but they differ in what they include and how they’re managed. A will empowers you and your loved ones in a variety…
Read More5 Florida Probate and Estate Planning Myths
The clients that we serve in the state of Florida often have misconceptions about wills and trusts, estate planning and probate court in general. People think that probate court needs to be avoided at all costs–which is simply not true. The truth is that every client’s situation is different and the lawyers at Law Offices…
Read MoreOne Spouse Dies–Does The House Transfer?
This is a commonly asked question with a slightly complex answer–and much of it depends on whether or no you have a will or trust. There’s only one way to keep your house out of the probate process when you pass–make sure you have an ironclad will and trust outlining how all of your possessions…
Read MoreReady for an estate plan? Ask an estate planning lawyer
According to American financial advisor, author, and podcast host Suze Orman, “Estate planning is an important and everlasting gift you can give your family. And setting up a smooth inheritance isn’t as hard as you might think.” For example, older Americans are particularly positioned to consider a lifetime’s worth of assets and how to successfully…
Read More7 Steps to Plan Your Estate
As many of us get older, we begin to wonder how we can ensure our assets, legacy, and family are protected after our passing. You don’t need to be rich to begin estate planning, as your estate can be any size. Planning your estate is a worthwhile task that can ensure your assets are allocated…
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