Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most joyful experiences, but it also brings new responsibilities. As you begin adjusting to life with your little one, it’s important not to overlook a crucial question: Does your Estate Plan still reflect your wishes now that you’re a parent? For many families, the answer is yes, […]
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Blended families bring love, connection, and new beginnings—but they also introduce unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. If you’re remarried with children from previous relationships or merging two families into one, a thoughtful estate plan is essential to ensure your loved ones are protected. Without proper planning, Florida’s default inheritance laws may not
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Including pets in your estate plan is an important way to ensure they are protected and cared for, no matter what the future holds. For many of us, pets are more than just animals—they’re beloved family members. They offer companionship, unconditional love, and even emotional support. But have you thought about what would happen to
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When preparing an estate plan, many people are surprised to learn they need both a Health Care Surrogate Designation and a Living Will. These are two distinct legal documents under Florida law—and while they often go hand in hand, they serve different purposes. Here’s what you need to know. What Is a Health Care
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Becoming a parent means preparing for the unexpected—not just for yourself, but for your child’s future. Many assume estate planning is only for the wealthy, but in reality, every parent, regardless of financial status, needs a plan to protect their family. Why Estate Planning Matters for Parents Naming a Guardian for Your ChildIf something happens
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Scammers are constantly finding new ways to deceive people, and one alarming trend involves impersonating celebrities like Barry Gibb. If you or someone you know has received a message from someone claiming to be Barry Gibb, it’s likely a scam. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. How the Barry Gibb Scam Works
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When You Have a Trust, Do You Still Need Probate? Many people create trusts to avoid probate and ensure a smooth transfer of assets after death. However, what many trustees don’t realize is that just because assets are in a trust doesn’t mean you can immediately distribute them without risk. Florida law allows creditors to
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Finding the Right Balance of Support and Independence When a loved one has a developmental disability or struggles with decision-making, families often wonder what legal options are available to help them. In Florida, there are three main choices: Guardianship, Guardianship Advocacy, and Supported Decision-Making (SDM). Each option provides a different level of assistance and legal
A pretermitted spouse is a spouse who marries the decedent after the decedent has executed their will and is not provided for in that will. Florida Statutes §732.301 protects pretermitted spouses by granting them the right to inherit as if the decedent had died intestate (without a will). However, this right does not apply in
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In Florida, the homestead election allows a surviving spouse to choose between two options regarding the decedent’s homestead property: Life Estate: The default provision grants the surviving spouse a life estate in the homestead property. This means the spouse can live in the property for the remainder of their life. Elective Share: Alternatively, the surviving
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