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...

For those in the estate planning process, they are likely familiar with a power of attorney and the concept of joint ownership. However, how these two things interact is not always clear, which leads some to question the difference. Power of attorney A POA allows...

Coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy, but doing so can be even more challenging when you run into issues with his or her estate. These issues can run the gamut of severity, and they can touch on a whole host of issues. That’s why it’s important to have a...

People in Florida plan for events which may occur in the future. This could be planning for potential car accidents by obtaining car insurance or planning for potential damage to their homes by having home owners’ insurance. People usually make a point of planning for...

Oftentimes, when Florida residents are thinking about how to craft their estate plans, they are thinking about someone else – their family members, usually, or maybe close friends or even a charity. Why? Well, because most people think of estate plans as a plan to...

For Floridians, estate planning is a critical part of being prepared for the future. This benefits the person who takes out the will, trust or other estate planning device as it details what they want to happen with their property. It is also a positive for their...

When Floridians make plans to provide for their loved ones after they are gone, it is estate planning that ensures that their wishes will be realized. After basic documents such as a will, a financial power of attorney and a living will are drawn up, some people may...

Knowing when to update an estate plan is critically important to the effectiveness of an estate plan. For an estate plan to achieve its purpose, it needs to be kept up to date and there are several important times that estate planners should double check their estate...

An estate is your legacy, but many plans share common mistakes. Taking these steps can help assure that your estate planning meets your family’s needs and that your wishes are carried out. Basics A complete plan should be prepared and contain a will, power of...