Following a marriage, Florida newlyweds need to contemplate planning their estates. Even if one or both spouses undertook this endeavor before the nuptials, many of the documents might need to be reviewed and revised following a marriage. As part of that endeavor, a...
Year: 2021
Can you contest a will?
Florida residents who have constructed a will may have it contested upon their death. The reality is that not just anyone can contest a will. For a person to legally contest a deceased person's will, they will need to have standing and grounds for doing so. Who has...
Are electronic wills legal?
As we continue to undergo the digital revolution, more and more of our activities are transferred to the online environment. One activity that is still trying to break through in a legal sense is electronic wills. Many Florida residents find it more convenient to be...
Do you need a will?
Many Florida citizens believe that wills are only for those in their elderly years. In reality, a will should be started early on in life in order to answer specific questions regarding your wishes upon your death. When you understand what's involved in a will, it...
Tips for developing an effective estate plan
If you have reached the age of majority in Florida, it is generally a good idea to have an estate plan. Of course, there are several variables that you'll need to take into account when determining the appropriate structure of your plan. For instance, if you're a...
Should you make your trustee a family member?
Choosing a trustee is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your Florida estate. Your trustee will distribute certain assets among your loved ones. The law places a few limitations on their powers, but they'll still have control over your assets, which...
Is avoiding probate an option?
Not everyone interested in estate planning realizes that writing a will isn't always necessary. Sometimes, it is possible to leave things to heirs without going through probate. Interestingly, a Florida court could probate a will, but some assets don't require...
An overview of estate planning for young adults
If you're a younger person in Florida just starting your adult life, estate planning is not likely to be something on the proverbial front burner. While there are some estate planning issues that may not need to be immediately addressed, dealing with issues related to...
Who are interested parties in a Florida will?
Anger and discontent might follow the release of a will's directives if individuals left out of the will think they were unfairly left out. Sometimes, a testator chooses to write a relative out of the will, or someone wrongly feels entitled. There are instances in...
Why you may need to update your will
Creating an estate plan is not a task most people enjoy doing, so once they have completed it, it can be tempting to set it aside and not think about it anymore. However, you do need to review your plan from time to time to ensure that it is still up to date and will...