When a married person in Florida dies, his or her spouse may wonder what happens to the debts that the deceased person left behind. The way in which the debts will be treated will depend on several things.The surviving spouses will generally not be liable to pay their...
How to afford assisted living expenses in Florida
As your health declines, you may be considering several options for receiving care. One you may review or end up choosing is entering an assisted living facility. Something that may concern you is the cost. How will you be able to afford the care you need?You can do...
Estate plans require regular review
Many people in Florida have dedicated time and thought to thinking about the future of their estate after death. From developing a will to thinking about trusts and other instruments to help pass along property, estate planning is an important part of caring for the...
Trusts can be valuable for adult beneficiaries
People in Florida might think often about how best to ensure that their assets are distributed properly and maintained after their death. In order to do so, estate planning instruments like wills and trusts can help create the structure that governs the passing of...
Avoiding errors in creating a living trust
Florida residents who are creating an estate plan might want to use a living trust. This is a tool that can be used to keep an estate plan private, avoid probate and allow a successor trustee to manage a person's assets if the person becomes incapacitated. However,...