In celebration of “Make a Will” month, this month we will feature blogs solely dedicated to Last Wills and Testaments. We hope this information will encourage you to finally get your affairs in order and take advantage of “Make a Will” month.
Why Do I Need a Will? Read More »
Turning eighteen is a special time in life. High school graduation, new job, and possibly college. While your son or daughter may still seem like a “child” to you, turning eighteen brings about many legal changes for your newly-minted adult. But, there are some things that parents of 18 year olds must know. Parents of
Parents in the Dark with 18 Year Olds Read More »
Parents of young children often wonder if it is the best idea list their minors as account beneficiaries. Usually, a parent will list the spouse as the main beneficiary, but would like to name children as a contingent beneficiary, in the event something happened to both parents. This practice of naming minors as account beneficiaries, along with a few others set forth below, will cause many unintended consequences.
Not the Best Idea to List Minors as Account Beneficiaries Read More »
Summertime is known as the perfect, relaxing time. Beaches, camping, family vacations and late nights. But unfortunately, 2020 hit us with the unexpected. This year, as we go back to school, teachers are not writing school supply lists…they are writing their own Wills! It is a terribly anxious time for our Florida teachers and out heart goes out to all of them.
Tampa Teachers Writing Wills as “Back to School” Planning Read More »
While some attorneys do not recommend testamentary trusts, I offer my clients the option to choose between testamentary trusts and revocable trusts based on their family needs. A testamentary trust may fit your family better.
Why a Testamentary Trust may Fit your Family Read More »
The Florida Constitutional Homestead exemption can be viewed as both a privilege and a burden. A privilege as it offers protection, but a burden as it places limits as to what you can do with your property after death.
Florida Homestead—A Privilege and a Burden Read More »
The probate process varies state to state and even county to county, in terms of costs, money and the time it takes from start to finish. Usually, the estate must hire an attorney to assist the Personal Representatives in all of the tasks and necessary paperwork. A simple probate takes a few months. If litigation is involved, it may take several years. The average probate may last a year.
The Probate Process Read More »
