Estate Planning

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Putting together an estate plan, while tedious, is a great tool for people who want to ensure that their loved ones are taken care of after their passing. A proper estate plan ensures that the people closest to you reap the benefits of the things you worked your whole...

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...