Most everyone understands the purpose of a will and why it is critical to have one. The more airtight the document, the better it protects your assets and family. However, many do not know what is necessary to create a valid and aboveboard will. When creating or...

Creating an estate plan is a responsible step to take to plan for your loved ones’ futures. However, you may not realize that once you create an estate plan, it’s not a “one and done” situation. It requires regular reviews and updates to keep it current and accurate....

As you put together your estate plan, one of the things you may want to look into is setting up a durable power of attorney. A durable power of attorney is a legal document that assigns a person the power to control legal, property and financial matters specified in...

Have you ever talked to someone who doesn’t have an estate plan? Maybe you were surprised. Maybe you were in the same boat – after all, most people don‘t have one. Maybe they even told you that they knew they needed an estate plan, but they hadn’t made one...

As a parent, you may have a focus on being fair to your children when you create your estate plan. But that may not necessarily mean that they all get an equal amount. For instance, maybe you have a certain heir that you feel may waste the inheritance, so you want to...

Are you considering buying a home in one of Florida’s numerous retirement communities that are designated for people 55 and above, or do you already live in one? You may wonder if you can leave the home in your estate plan to one of your adult children.  There’s...

There are all kinds of times when you should update your estate plan, though many people think that updates are just something to do every few years or decades. Estate plans are designed to grow and change with you as your life moves forward, so as those changes...

Estate planning is an important process that allows you to ensure that your loved ones are looked after once you are gone. One of the most important estate planning instruments is a will. This document can facilitate the distribution of your assets, your debt...

Once the divorce becomes inevitable, there are several issues that you will need to deal with. These include property division, child and spousal support and child custody arrangement. One of the issues divorcing parties tend to overlook during those turbulent times...

Your estate plan should include instructions for all of your most valuable assets. The home where you live may be worth more than anything else you possess, making it a crucial asset to handle properly when planning your estate. Given the value of a home, testators...