A common assumption amongst many of those engaged in the estate planning process in Florida is that there is nothing one can do to avoid the...
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With proper planning, you can reduce ancillary probate costs
If you stay in Florida for part of the year but officially live in another state, working through the non-resident probate process upon your death...
Advanced medical directives for living wills
Living wills provide people the means to dictate how the medical world approaches their life, whether it is in crisis or not. Without directives...
How can siblings assist elderly parents with an estate plan?
As your parents age, it is likely difficult for you and your siblings to consider the future without them, and this often leads to a lack of...
Who is involved in the probate process?
When an individual passes away, his or her relatives usually take on the duty of wrapping up final affairs, canceling services that are no longer...
What does it mean to fund a living trust?
A living trust provides more control over your assets and the process for dispersing them after you are gone. It also helps avoid probate, because...
Get the facts behind 4 estate planning myths
Misinformation can result in complications when planning your estate. Before you start the process of drafting a will, reviewing these common myths...
The 4 basic elements of an estate plan
Every adult should have an estate plan. Clearly mapping out your desires for how you want your assets distributed after your death lessens the...
How can you pass down your business?
As strange as it sounds, passing down your business is one of the most important business decisions you make. In fact, you should have a plan for...
Should you tell your family about your estate plan?
It is natural to feel a sense of accomplishment after your estate plan comes together. After all, it has plenty of moving parts and takes a lot of...