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Frequent estate planning mistakes that should be avoided
Good estate planning can go a long way to ensure that all of the testator’s final wishes are carried out. However, even a solid estate plan can be undone by simple careless mistakes that may not be obvious to many individuals. So here are two common estate planning errors that should be avoided at… Read More »
What federal taxes must be paid during the probate process?
The probate process is intended to settle the estate of an individual who has recently died. It is overseen by a court and identifies and collects all of the testator’s assets and tries to distribute them to any beneficiaries that have been named. But probate must also identify any debts that the testator had… Read More »
Finding the right firm is crucial to your success
When deciding on law professionals to form legal documents for your estate planning, one needs to find a firm with not only experience and knowledge of the law, but a firm dedicated to working with clients on an individual and personal basis. Legal documents and law in general can seem overwhelming to many; it… Read More »
A Will: why you should have one
The sad reality is that, despite the time and financial benefits associated with creating a will and the headaches that can be avoided during probate for people involved following the death of a loved one, many Americans still do not have a will. A will guarantees that your wishes are granted and your estate… Read More »
Common kinds of fiduciary duty
It is common when drawing up estate plans to name someone to take care of and oversee these plans in order to ensure that the testator’s wishes are explicitly followed. This person is usually known as an executor, depending on the types of estate plan documents that have been developed. Once named, the executor… Read More »
Is there a difference between summary and formal administration?
If an individual living in Florida dies without owning any property or other asset in their name alone, it may be possible to avoid going through the probate process. However, if that person did indeed own property or other assets in their name alone, then their estate must go through probate. But many Florida… Read More »
Are different kinds of Powers of Attorney available in Florida?
Some people have an unnatural fear about powers of attorney. This fear stems quite naturally from the misconception that once a POA has been invoked, it can never be rescinded. And while this isn’t factual, these people should also know that there are several different kinds of POAs available in Florida and each can… Read More »
Important estate planning documents for unmarried Floridians
Just because someone is single doesn’t mean that they can’t benefit from good estate planning. Even a person who is not married may still possess considerable assets that must be properly dispersed. If an unmarried Floridian passes away without a proper estate plan, then his or her assets will be distributed according to Florida… Read More »
Basic requirements for a Florida guardianship
It can be very difficult to see the physical and mental deterioration of a loved one. As they get worse, they may not be able to make lucid decisions about their health and finances. When that happens, families may decide to appoint a guardian for their loved one who will be able to act… Read More »
What assets does a Florida court consider to be probate assets?
Probate is the process by which the assets and property of a deceased individual are identified and labeled by a court and then distributed to the testator’s beneficiaries after these assets are used to first pay off any outstanding debt that the testator may have had, including probate costs. But, there are many different… Read More »
