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Who is liable in your Florida car accident
Car accident liability tends to boil down to the questions of which driver was at fault for the crash, and was that driver negligent? Negligence relates to a person’s failure to act in a reasonable way to prevent harm to others. Florida civil courts determine the issue of “reasonableness” based on what a reasonable… Read More »
Don’t wait to fund your trust
Revocable living trusts are a popular way for residents of Florida to pass their assets on to their loved ones. However, the story doesn’t end when the trust is written and the person creating the trust, the trustor, signs on the dotted line. In order for a trust to operate as it should, the… Read More »
Is there a difference between fair and equal in estate planning?
Parents of young children may strive to keep things fair between their children. For example, parents may set an age at which the child can have a later bedtime, watch certain movies or television shows or start dating. However, it is not always that easy to treat your children equally when the children grow… Read More »
Protect your autistic child with a special needs trust
Two decades ago, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome were the most common disabilities parents had to plan for when having children. These days, however, due to prenatal testing and better prenatal care, rates of both of these conditions have gone down. The rates of children being born with Autism Spectrum Disorders, however, has increased… Read More »
How does a ‘life estate’ factor into estate planning?
The family home is where the heart is, but what will happen to your home when you die? Some people in Ft. Myers may have left their home to their children in their will, but that will still needs to go through probate, which could be a long and pricey process. Are there any… Read More »
Money goals in your 50s could impact your estate plan
As you go through the process of creating an estate plan, it’s important to make note of any and every detail that could impact you and your family, both now and in the future. Your age has a lot to do with the approach that you take. For example, if you’re in your 20s… Read More »
Those facing probate litigation may want legal advice
When a person in Florida loses a loved one they experience a wide range of emotions. Whether their loved one’s life was cut short at a young age, or whether their loved one lived well into their elder years, it is never easy when a loved one dies. Sadness can overwhelm a person during… Read More »
Trust administration may be best left to professionals
When a person in Ft. Myers creates an estate plan, he or she may have chosen a successor trustee, a health care agent and an executor of their estate. These are all important roles that could make the difference between an estate plan that runs smoothly both during the person’s lifetime and after their… Read More »
Don’t make these mistakes when creating a will
There is more to estate planning than meets the eye. If you assume that one decision is as good as the next, you may find yourself making a mistake that puts you and your family in a difficult position. Fortunately, it’s easier today than ever before to create a will. Not only is there… Read More »
Do you need to alter your will?
Once you create a will, you hope that it can remain the same until the day you pass away. While this holds true for some people, others soon realize that they need to make changes to their estate plan. Tip: If you come to the conclusion that you should alter your will, this is… Read More »
