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Complications Expected as Same-Sex Couples Tackle Estate Planning
In January, same-sex couples were officially given the green light to marry in Florida. With Florida becoming one of the most recent states to legalize same-sex marriage, same-sex couples from all over the Sunshine State were able to legalize their unions. With this right also comes a number of legal ramifications in the form of […]
Getting Your Affairs in Order Will Give You Peace of Mind
You may have heard that it is never too early to get your affairs in order. While this might seem like ominous advice, an important point to remember is that when you begin estate planning early, you can rest easy knowing you don’t have to think about it during the twilight of your life. Retirement […]
Caring For Your Furry Friends Through Pet Trusts
Part of estate planning is thinking about how you would like to provide for your loved ones after you have passed away. For many people, this means making provisions for their spouses, children, and yes, pets as well. Fortunately, through pet trusts, a pet owner can provide for the care and maintenance of their pet […]
The Many Types of Wills
Wills are instruments used to pass assets from someone’s estate to his or her beneficiaries after he or she has died. There are a number of different types of wills, with each varying in the degree to which it is legally enforceable. While some people resort to hand writing their own will, such a will […]
What Provisions Are Necessary in a Will?
When you’re creating a will, it’s important to follow all appropriate guidelines to make sure its validity never comes into question. Wills require a number of provisions to be considered legal and when these rules aren’t followed there can be a number of problems following a person’s death. Additionally, there are a number of clauses […]
Setting Up a Trust For a Minor
At some point in your life, you’re bound to start thinking about estate planning. It’s never too early to get your affairs in order and make provisions for how you’d like to care for your loved ones should you die or become incapacitated. Often those who are exploring estate options will look to a trust […]
Problems With Guardianships May Lead to Changes in FL
At least one news report has shown that Florida may have some serious issues with its guardianship system. This might soon be changing. In December 2014, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune published a series of stories documenting the issues, including instances in which seniors were allegedly removed from their homes and lost their belonging due to the […]
Attaching Strings to What You Leave Your Heirs
In some situations, parents may be concerned about the prospect of what their children would do with their inheritance should they pass away. While there is always the option to disinherit specific heirs, this will likely only be viewed as a last resort. Instead, you do have the option to add strings or conditions to […]
You’re Never Too Young For Estate Planning
There tends to be a misconception that the estate planning process is only for people who have reached middle age and beyond. And while it’s true that a majority of those people who approach estate planning attorneys looking for assistance in drafting estate plans have already reached middle age, there are plenty of benefits to […]
Issues of Undue Influence in Estate Planning
In some cases, people who know that they have relatives or loved ones that are emotionally or physically vulnerable will attempt to influence their estate planning decisions so that they benefit more in their inheritance upon the passing of their loved one. These people are often trusted by the person who created the plan, and […]