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Can you prevent someone from contesting your last will?
If you’ve taken the steps of creating a last will and estate plan, you likely did so because you have strong preferences about the division of your assets following your death. You don’t want people you love to argue over your estate. Unfortunately, it is common for heirs to contest the last will left… Read More »
What are less-common reasons for estate planning?
In general, people in Florida create an estate plan for several reasons. They may want to avoid having their assets go through the probate process. They may also want to address tax issues and, naturally, see their assets passed on to their loved ones to provide their loved ones’ financial future. However, there are… Read More »
Estate planning tips for people in their 30s
After you reach the age of 30, it won’t be long before you realize that your life has changed in many ways. During this decade of your life, you’ll likely put a lot of time into building your career. Of course, there’s a good chance that you’ll also start a family. While you’re sure… Read More »
Planning for the unthinkable
No one wants to consider their own death. The mere thought of it is frightening to many, and it is an inevitability that is almost always best left unspoken of. But the fact remains that, as of today, there is no way to cheat death, no way to beat it. As they say, when… Read More »
4 points to know about a living will in Florida
Planning your estate is easy to put off, but doing so can leave your family with trouble if something happens to you. Your estate plan should contain more than just a list of who is going to get what. Don’t fall into the mode of thinking that you are too young to create an… Read More »
Some tips on creating and managing your estate planning
It can be a very uncomfortable conversation with family members to talk about your future with regards to your health and how it pertains to a living will, as well as the future of your finances when your day comes. Preparing yourself for the inevitable, whether it is a day, week, year or decades… Read More »
How can I provide a bright future for my grandchildren?
Estate planning addresses many areas, and one of its most important functions is to create opportunities and security for the ones you love. There are a number of ways to take what you have and protect it so that your family’s younger generations will have the best opportunities available to them. If you are… Read More »
Uncertainty, hope, for estate planners on eve of Trump presidency
As the world prepares for the unprecedented, a United States President with no former government experience to take office, Americans throughout the country are wondering how the new presidency will affect them. There is much uncertainty and few answers provided on many issues, including tax reforms that may affect an American’s estate and assets…. Read More »
Why is it necessary to purchase title insurance?
The purchase of your home or another piece of real estate is a major investment that deserves every protection available. That’s why companies sell title insurance to investors and homeowners – to ensure that the new owners are able to exercise and enjoy full control over their property after its purchase. To understand why… Read More »
Exploring the different types of trusts that are available
In order to assure that a person’s lifetime worth of property and assets gets properly allocated according to the owner’s wishes, there are various types of trusts available. A trust, in its simplest term, is a contract to be honored by a power of attorney or court to divide property and assets according to… Read More »
