Crestview Probate and Estate Planning Law Blog
Choose your power of attorney (or attorneys) in your estate plan
When you are working on your estate plan, one thing you will need to decide on is who to have as your durable power of attorney agent. Your agent under this document will represent you in whatever capacity you agree to. For example, they may be the person to make...
Will the title on a house affect estate administration?
Going through probate court in Florida can be a complicated and protracted process. The more valuable certain assets are and the more disagreement there is among beneficiaries, heirs and family members regarding the ownership, possession or access to certain assets,...
When should I update my estate plan?
After creating an estate plan, it’s natural to feel better about your current circumstances and what would happen in the event of your incapacitation or death. Even with a comprehensive estate plan that touches on all key details, it’s critical that you review it...
Estate planning is a wise move at the start of the new year
People in Florida generally prefer not to contemplate their own deaths. For this reason, many people delay estate planning or ignore it altogether. However, estate planning is critical for protecting one's assets long-term. Here are some tips for getting started...
Tips may help first-time buyers of residential real estate
A top priority for many renters in 2020 is to finally buy a home. Buying residential real estate at the beginning of a new year is that it signifies a fresh start for the entire family. Here are a couple of tips for starting the homebuying process in...
Important considerations when pricing your business for sale
There are many different reasons why people choose to start their own businesses. Some people want the ideal life of being their own boss, which means that they plan to run the business until they retire. Other people want to take an idea or concept and find a way to...
Estate planning is essential at the end of the year
Some individuals in Florida may assume that the holidays are a bad time to discuss contentious topics, like wills and trusts. However, the end of the year and the beginning of a new year are actually ideal times to talk about estate planning. Here is a glimpse at why...
Residential real estate located inland drawing more buyers
With the start of a new decade just under one month away, experts in the property market are already seeing a major change in where people in the United States want to live. Specifically, they are searching for residential real estate in places that are not too...
Misunderstandings about estate planning can be risky
People often put off making plans for the future, or they may think that their previous efforts to get protections in place were sufficient. Misunderstandings about the estate planning process are widespread, and they can be costly for Florida heirs and...
Digital assets can be added to estate planning documents
In today's world, asset owners generally have rather robust digital lives. For this reason, it is critical that they integrate their digital lives into the estate plans they create for themselves. Here is a rundown on how people can incorporate their digital assets...
