Jacksonville Estate Planning And Probate Law Blog

Trusts are legal documents used in estate planning. They play a huge role in helping you transfer your assets to your heirs, referred to as beneficiaries. Once you create the trust, you leave it to a person or an institution, also known as the trustee, for management...

Writing a will in Florida might not seem like a big deal. The will won't be read until after you're gone, so how does it affect you? But while you might not be around to deal with the consequences, dying without a will can make the process much harder for your friends...

There is a good chance that you have an online bank account, a social media profile or other digital assets. Florida law generally allows you to include these assets in a will or other estate plan documents. Let's take a look at what you can do to ensure that digital...

Estate planning can sound intimidating and seem like it's only for the super wealthy. But people in Florida should understand that estate planning is necessary for every adult. An estate plan includes everything from a will to life insurance policies and sometimes...

An estate plan allows you to determine who will manage your assets if you are unable to do so. It can also determine who will take possession of your Florida home, bank account or other assets upon your death. Generally speaking, it is a good idea to have an...