Do Florida Parents Need Revocable Trusts?
If you have young kids, a cookie-cutter estate plan won’t work. Do Florida parents need revocable trusts? Parents of young kids need estate plans as unique as their own children.
If you have young kids, a cookie-cutter estate plan won’t work. Do Florida parents need revocable trusts? Parents of young kids need estate plans as unique as their own children.
Did you know that this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week? In our line of business, we often hear confusion over the term “estate planning,” and the belief that it is only for those with grand, luxurious estates. That could not be further from the truth! Don’t get me wrong, estate planning does greatly assist wealthy individuals to save taxes by employing creative ideas, but it is useful for anyone over the age of 18. That’s right, anyone!
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.
Does thinking about “estate planning” sadden you? If so, you are not alone. Each year, countless individuals delay and procrastinate necessary planning. This planning may save money, tax payments and worrying.
Almost everyone knows it is important to receive these documents but many don’t do that. And we wondered why. Why do people avoid getting necessary documents? So we did our own informal survey and discovered the people are just overwhelmed with a seemingly large vats of documents they need to give to an estate planning attorney in order to get their own plans in order.
You are already stressed, anxious and worried, so I hesitate to add “legal drama” to your concerns. So, instead of adding fuel to the fire, I will give you some easy things to do right now to safeguard your kids, give you peace of mind, and fill your time with productive work.
If you are not sure how a Last Will and Testament travels down the probate road, then look no further. This road map will explain the journey of your Last Will and Testament as it finds its way to probate court. You will finally understand the meaning of a Last Will and Testament, why it’s needed, and what happens after a person dies with or without a Will. So, jump in and let’s travel along the probate road