An improperly developed estate plan can put your assets and your own wellbeing in jeopardy. But it also increases the risk that your family members will become embroiled in conflict that threatens their relationships. In fact, inarticulate estate plans often end up in...
Estate Planning
3 reasons why you need an estate plan as a new parent
As a new parent, you have a lot on your plate. Figuring out your family’s new routines, ensuring that your child has plenty to eat and gets plenty of rest, and ensuring that your taking care of yourself as much as possible can feel overwhelming at times, especially as...
How can you estate plan for your grandchildren’s benefit?
The estate planning process can give a lot of joy since it gives you the ability to leave assets to your loved ones, helping them build the lives that you want for them. In some instances, you can even see your loved ones enjoy those assets while you’re still around....
Top reasons why people avoid estate planning
Many people think their estate plans need nothing more than a simple will, and that they can throw that together in minutes when the time comes. But the estate planning process can be more involved than that. You might need a trust, or multiple trusts, to bring your...
Why even college students need an estate plan
If you or your child are in college, then estate planning probably isn’t top of mind. But it’s an important process that shouldn’t be overlooked, even when you’re younger. It only takes a split second for something wrong and unexpected to occur, and if you or your...
What you need to do with your estate plan during divorce
Getting divorced is tough. It can be hard to separate your life from the one you’ve built with your spouse, and figuring out how to divide marital assets can be challenging. While you’re caught up in the emotions and legalities of that process, though, you can’t lose...
Know the risks of not having a health care advance directive
Many Floridians who are concerned about what might happen to them if they are incapacitated will have a health care advance directive as part of their estate plan. This is a document that designates a representative – a proxy – to make decisions as the person would if...
The right personal representative is key to estate planning
When creating an estate plan in Florida, most people decide to write a will. This is the easiest solution for many as they do not want to move forward with the complexities inherent with trusts and other estate planning options. Still, a will is not necessarily...
Avoiding probate: why and what to do instead
Probate and estate planning may not seem like the most exciting topics to discuss. However, what if I told you that by avoiding one and choosing another, you could save yourself and your loved ones a lot of time, money and headaches? Many people, upon evaluating the...
Designating a guardian for your child
When you become a parent, it can feel like a tornado just passed through your life and everything changed. It’s true—becoming a parent changes everything. After you bring your baby home from the hospital, you will be busy changing diapers, hosting guests and adapting....
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