Death isn’t something many wish to think about it. It can be sad or scary but it’s important to think about it when it comes to estate planning. Among the integral pieces of an estate plan is your medical directive. Your medical directive provides...
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Multiple estate planning truths are often overlooked
The process of creating wills in Florida and elsewhere remains highly misunderstood. For this reason, it is not uncommon for people to engage in financial planning but not estate planning. However, creating an estate plan, which includes drafting wills and other...
What is durable power of attorney?
Estate planning is essential, but can be confusing. There are so many different parts that you need to put together in order to create a plan that works. Including a durable power of attorney is just one of these parts, but it is just as important as any other...
Prudent estate planning needed for collectibles
Creating wills is a wise move for protecting the money that one has amassed over the years in Florida. However, it is also helpful for safeguarding valuable items that have been collected, such as antiques, art, jewelry and watches. Other items that can be protected...
Estate planning critical re children with special needs
Creating wills and other related documents is critical for adults of all ages who own assets in Florida. However, estate planning is especially critical for those who have children with special needs. A major challenge that the parents of these children face is...
Estate planning critical for older singles
People in Florida who are older, single and have no children may not have thought much about creating wills over the years. Instead, they may have been focused on building their careers and dealing with their various financial responsibilities from day to day....
Consumers procrastinate on estate planning for various reasons
Duties that are viewed as not interesting or enjoyable are often placed on the back burner. In light of this, it may come as no surprise that many consumers in Florida and elsewhere procrastinate when it comes to estate planning. Here are a few reasons why people...
Revocable trust can be handy estate planning tool
No two people or families are the same when it comes to their wishes for protecting their assets long term. However, many people's common concerns in Florida can easily be addressed through estate planning. A revocable trust is a particularly helpful estate...
Estate planning essential for both the well and the sick
Planning for the future is critical for people in good health, but it is just as important for those in poor health -- such as those battling cancer. Unfortunately, many people in Florida, no matter their medical situations, still have not engaged in estate planning....
Estate planning involves creating a plan, updating existing will
The new year offers a number of opportunities for people to plan for their futures. Unfortunately, although people in Florida often focus on business planning and retirement planning, for example, they often neglect estate planning. Here are a few tips for planning an...

