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Losing a parent is never an easy experience to go through. Whether you knew your parent’s passing was close or it came as a sudden shock, the event likely put a lot of things in perspective for you. In particular, you may now feel a greater pull to ensure that your...
Utilizing trusts is a common piece of estate planning advice, especially for those with a large number of assets to pass along. However, many people in Florida are unclear about how trusts work and what the benefits might be for using them. Since there can be some...
Starting the estate planning process can feel daunting, but with the help of an experienced Florida attorney, it can often be a fairly straightforward process. One thing that can help ease the process is having some conversations and gathering important documents...
A lot of traditional estate planning advice is meant for families with a very simple structure, with one spouse and a child or children all having the same two parents. However, many Florida families have a blended structure, with divorce, remarriage, adoption,...
No matter your reason for wanting to start estate planning, it is wise that you do so. Even if you think that your family might know what you want to happen with your remaining assets, having an official and legally binding plan in place can go a long way in ensuring...
After a loved one begins exhibiting unusual symptoms, Florida family members may worry. While it may simply be age or stress, misplacing important items, becoming disoriented in familiar places or asking the same questions over and over may indicate the fearful...
When planning for the future, large physical assets like a home, vehicle, pets, or possessions are common considerations. But as the world moves increasingly online, digital assets have become a critical part of what people leave behind when they pass away....
As your parents get older, it can be difficult at times to think about the possibility of them not being able to care for themselves as they once did or even the idea of their eventual demise. While it is certainly not something you should dwell on, it is important...
Many people feel strongly about “giving back” throughout their lives, a value that they often wish to include in their estate plans. For some, this may mean leaving a sizeable donation to a favorite charity upon one’s death. For others, it can take the form of a trust...
Before they start estate planning, many individuals may be under the impression that their assets will simply be distributed to their spouse or other next-of-kin after they die. While that may be the case for some assets and accounts, some may already have named...