While a will may be an effective estate planning tool for Florida residents, it may not be the only document a person may need. For instance, a living will may provide direction as to what medical treatments a person wants if incapacitated. A healthcare power of...
Estate Planning for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
It is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. You may not realize it, but as you get older, the chances of you developing this condition increase. As you get ready to spend some time with your loved ones in Florida this holiday season, be sure to set aside some...
Avoiding probate with beneficiary designations
No matter how large or small a Florida estate may be, it may be a person's intent to avoid probate. There are several options to do this including adding a transfer on death (TOD) deed on property such as a home or car. It may also be possible to add a person as a...
Major life changes: Review estate plans
It is important for Florida residents to review and modify their estate plans when they decide to get divorced. If they forget to do so and die before their divorces are final, they may then accidentally leave their estates to their estranged spouses instead of their...
What is a special needs trust?
A great way to protect the wellbeing of family and loved ones is to create a will and designate assets to certain beneficiaries. That way, the people you care about will be taken care of after you pass away. This seems simple enough, but what about when you have a...
