Call Jennifer D. Sharpe, P.A., for a consultation: (954) 361-9449.
When a Fort Lauderdale area resident’s parent passes away it can be an emotional time. Besides dealing with the grief that comes with a death of a family member, there can also be important legal matters to attend to. Settling a loved one’s estate is one such matter...
When someone dies, the assets of the deceased must go through the process of probate, during which the oversight of inheritances, bequests, trust allocations, the settling of debts and death taxes, and the payment of funeral expenses takes place. From a legal...
In some ways, estate planning is never finished because as the estate planner’s life changes, their estate plan should also change to keep up with the changes in their life. It is important for estate planners to have an estate plan that represents their wishes,...
When a Floridian takes the responsible step to create an estate plan, it is not necessarily permanent. Life changes will inevitably happen and those who have a will and experience those changes should be aware of how to effectively update or revoke their will. For...
The first step is drafting the most basic estate planning document, a will. This legal document outlines how one wants their assets to be divided after they die. And, while, just about everyone, has heard of the document and knows its importance, only about 33% of us...
A lot of people think that estate planning is something that they don’t need, or something that is so simple that they can take care of it on their own. Both options are dangerous, though, threatening to leave your estate and your loved ones without the protection...
A last will and testament provides the means for a person to ensure that their property and assets are distributed, following their death, according to their wishes. But a will also allows the deceased to specifically exclude certain individuals from receiving any...
When it comes to estate planning, a lot of the focus is on how assets will be left to family members. But what if you’re unmarried and have distant family members? Should you forego estate planning altogether? Certainly not. This week let’s look at why estate planning...
As young adults in Florida move into their dorms and apartments to begin the new college year, their attention may be focused on their studies, meeting new people and simply enjoying the college experience. One thing that may not be anywhere on their radar is estate...
Most Floridians think that once a will is signed by the maker of the will (the “testator”), its provisions are carved in stone and cannot be changed. Fortunately, Florida statutes provide clearly stated reasons a person can challenge the validity of a will or any of...
Call : (954) 361-9449