Tag Archives: Estate planning
Should women approach estate planning differently than men?
Married couples often approach the estate planning process together. After all, most married couples jointly own many different assets, such as homes and automobiles, so they have an interest in making sure that their estate plans match up. For most couples, the primary beneficiary of the estate is the other spouse. But, should women… Read More »
What are the basics of guardianship law in Florida?
There are circumstances in which Florida residents become incapacitated in some way and are, therefore, unable to make decisions regarding their healthcare or finances. When this occurs, a guardian may need to be appointed by a court. So, what are the basics of guardianship law in Florida? Well, for starters, it is important to… Read More »
Checking off each step in the estate planning process
For most Florida residents, the first part of estate planning is to “demystify” the process. After all, most people aren’t familiar with the various aspects of estate planning that can have a significant impact on your assets. A recent article came up with a “checklist” to help Americans understand what needs to occur on… Read More »
What are the biggest myths about estate planning?
Many Florida residents are probably under the impression that estate planning is difficult. In some cases, they are right. But, there are quite a few misconceptions about estate planning. So, what are the biggest myths about estate planning that our readers should know about? For starters, probably the biggest myth is that the only… Read More »
How a living will can help your family
There are a lot of items that people in Florida need to be taken into consideration when working on their estate plan, which can include a will or a trust. By creating a trust, one may be able to avoid probate, which in the end can save your loved ones time and money. Moreover,… Read More »
Estate planning for same-sex couples presents unique issues
Despite the fact that the rights of same-sex couples have come a long way in recent years, same-sex couples in Florida and across the nation face issues in their daily lives that opposite-sex couples do not. For example, estate planning is important for all adults in our nation, but it presents complexities for same-sex… Read More »
Even those without children should consider estate planning
For many very personal reasons, some people in Ft. Myers do not have any children. However, this doesn’t mean they do not need an estate plan. That being said, estate planning for those with no children can present certain unique complexities. For example, even though they may have no close relatives, they still should… Read More »
There’s no time like the present to get that estate plan in order
Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer, but what is more important is to remember America’s soldiers who were killed in the line of duty. Of course, not everyone has to be a service member to have an unexpected death. That is why it is important for people in Florida to be… Read More »
Trust, prenup at issue following Alan Thicke’s death
Florida residents may be interested to hear that a war may be brewing between the children of late actor Alan Thicke and his widow. In 1988, Thicke drafted a living trust. Later, when he married his now widow he entered into a prenuptial agreement with her in September 2004. The couple wed in May… 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 »
