Category Archives: Estate Planning
How important is estate planning for singles?
Most Floridians know that estate planning is essential, especially if they have a spouse and children. Good estate planning, including a will, is the best way to express one’s final wishes to their heirs. But, what if someone is not married and has no children? Is estate planning just as important for a single… Read More »
What estate tax issue can now also benefit same sex couples?
Until recently, same sex couples could not take advantage of the same tax implications benefits that heterosexual couples could. That changed on June 25 of 2015 with the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legality of gay marriage. But that historic decision did more than just grant same sex couples the right to get married… Read More »
What estate tax benefits are available to same-sex couples?
Until recently, same-sex couples could not take advantage of the same tax benefits that heterosexual couples could. That changed on June 25, 2015, with the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legality of gay marriage. However, that historic decision did more than just grant same-sex couples the right marry. It also granted them the right… Read More »
Updating an estate plan now can help prevent problems later
There aren’t many people who like to work on estate planning documents. It constantly reminds them of their own mortality and can be tedious. However, failing to take the time to update an estate plan can lead to major disaster later on. If a testator doesn’t update the beneficiaries to their estate after a… Read More »
Steps that must be taken when seeking a Florida guardianship
It can be heartbreaking to realize that a beloved family member is no longer able to make their own decisions. But, should that time occur, many Florida residents choose to appoint a guardian for their family member to take care of them and make their medical, financial and personal decisions. However, the process of… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
