Closing a Florida estate takes time due to the many tasks that the personal representative must complete. According to The American Bar Association,...
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Are you familiar with these estate planning mistakes?
Relieving anxiety and taking care of loved ones are two common goals with estate planning. In your efforts to accomplish your objectives, be careful...
What happens if you die in Florida without a will?
If you die in Florida without first having made your Last Will and Testament, you die intestate per Florida law. What this means is that Florida law...
Estate planning for business owners
Though Florida residents are not subject to as many estate taxes as residents of other states, it is always a good idea to have an estate plan in...
Have you picked a personal representative?
Florida residents like you settle down to create your estate plan. This is often a time-consuming process full of legal hurdles. It is difficult to...
Are you responsible for a deceased parent’s debts?
Losing a parent is almost always difficult, but if you start receiving calls from that parent’s creditors soon after, you may feel as if you have...
Common estate plan issues important for older adults
People entering middle age often discover that their aging parents might have gaps in their estate plans. Possibly, they do not have an estate plan...
What is the probate process, and can you avoid it?
When someone dies, probate is the process of recognizing the will and appointing the personal representative. Depending on the complexity of the...
When does an estate plan need an update?
An estate plan generally requires several revisions throughout a testator's lifetime. When buying a new property, for example, your will or trust...
Can I challenge a will?
In the event that a relative of yours has recently died, it is natural to consider contesting the will if you are not happy with it. However, it is...