If you’re the executor of an estate, then you have a lot of responsibilities on your plate. And if you don’t carry out your duties like you’re supposed to, then beneficiaries could miss out on their inheritances and the estate can lose a significant amount of value...
In Florida, disputes over a person’s property after they have died are unfortunately common. The objective of probate is to “prove” the person’s will and make sure their assets are distributed as they desired. However, the state also has contingencies in place to...
You might breathe a sigh of relief when your initial estate plan is completed, as you’re left feeling like you’ve crossed a big to-do off your list. And creating that initial estate plan is powerful. It can give you peace of mind as far as how your assets will be...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jennifer D. Sharpe, P.A.