The birth of a child is an event fraught both in excitement and anxiety. The parents are looking forward to welcoming their new child in their life but also may be concerned about the labor and delivery process. With all these thoughts it is easy to overlook one...
There are a lot of life events that can make estate planning more challenging. Amongst them are divorce and remarriage. While you might think that your existing will or the state’s intestacy laws will automatically allow your assets to pass to your loved ones in...
When a person creates a will, he or she often names a representative to manage the estate after his or her death. The person who is responsible for administrating the estate has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries of the will and not in...
One of the most important parts of planning for incapacity during the estate planning process is selecting an agent. A designated agent can handle the estate planner’s financial and medical affairs if they become incapacitated which is why making that decision, and...
If you have a loved one with special needs, then you’re probably worried about what their future looks like without you. This is a concern for a lot of Floridians who care for loved ones with special needs, but you there are proactive steps that can be taken to ensure...
Having one’s affairs in order can benefit loved ones at the time of his or her death. While an estate plan can ease the process, this does not mean that it is an easy one to move forward with. This is especially true for the adult children of a parent that just...
In these current times, more people than ever may be giving thought to estate planning. After all, a person of any age can suffer a fatal illness. Moreover, even those of modest means may still have preferences about who should inherit their assets. Executing a will...
Many people in the Fort Lauderdale area have taken the time to create their estate plan. Having an estate plan is important to make sure a person’s assets are distributed according to their wishes upon their death and to leave a legacy for the next generation. Part of...
Estate planning is crucial for everyone. However, many people do not realize this and do not know where to begin. The process can sound intimidating and confusing, but it does not have to be. Reading this post is a good first step in your estate planning journey. What...
Trusts are a way to pass assets during life or upon death and can be an important component of an estate plan. There are different types of trusts that can achieve different purposes for estate planners which is why they should be familiar with the different types of...
Jennifer D. Sharpe, P.A.