Estate Planning

If you have yet to find the time to make a will, you are not alone. Many people put off making a will because they assume they will not need one any time soon. Unfortunately, this assumption means many individuals pass away before they have time to plan. If you fail...

Probate is the process by which the court verifies the validity of a will and oversees the distribution of the deceased's assets. The process is usually legally necessary with the exception of certain cases in which a living trust is in place. An individual's will is...

If you are the parent of a disabled child, you know the special care and attention he or she needs. You also know that a lot of this care is not only expensive but also requires your coordination and oversight. What happens if you become ill, injured or otherwise...

When they die, Americans are increasingly choosing to give the ultimate gift to someone who is suffering from a serious illness or injury. In fact, according to the Human Resources and Services Administration, there are currently approximately 169 million registered...

As a young professional, you may think that estate planning is not yet necessary. However, even though you are young and likely without severe health problems, estate planning is still essential. Here are four considerations as you begin this process. Draft a will...

Estate planning is important, as it can remove the need to rely on state and federal law (which may be very important for married couples who face uncertainties due to the possibility of the state no longer recognizing their marriages).

After having children, you may need to revisit your estate plan. Creating a will is essential to ensuring that someone you approve cares for your children if you die. A guardian is a person you give legal purview over your children. Choosing someone to take on this...

The legal term "estate" refers to everything you own at the time of your death. Your estate can be large or small, but someone has to manage it after you pass on. The term for this person is the personal representative. Choosing a personal representative is not a...

The average cost for a funeral in Jacksonville, Florida is around $6,870 and may cost more depending on a few factors including desired services, hand-picked caskets and if the cemetery requires a cement vault in the plot. While estate planning tends to focus on what...

One of the purposes of estate planning is to ensure that your assets go to the people you want them to go to when you die. However, sometimes heirs or other interested parties have issues with estate plans. A contest occurs when an interested party formally disputes...