Jacksonville Estate Planning And Probate Law Blog

No one likes talking about heavy topics, and that is the heart of end-of-life discussions. Likewise, talk of estate planning often gets shunned for the same reason. But these are important topics to broach, and doing so in the right way can lead to fulfilling and...

A will is the cornerstone of a good estate plan. Your will ensures that a trusted personal representative will have the legal authority to wrap up your estate and transfer your assets to beneficiaries as you wish. However, a will only goes into effect after your...

One of the main responsibilities of an estate’s executor is paying off all legitimate debts and expenses of the deceased. In addition to paying valid creditor claims, the personal representative is responsible for discharging final bills related to medical and funeral...

Having a child is a life-altering experience. It changes the way you view and interact with the world. One important change for new parents is their estate plan. You now have to plan for a new person's future, which introduces many new considerations. Assigning a...

It is not unusual to create a last will and testament then put it away and forget about it until a major life change such as remarriage or a recent birth brings updating to mind. However, there are many reasons for updating your will. Here are five you may not have...