In our day-to-day operations as an estate lawyer team, we get a lot of questions about estate planning. One that we hear quite often is, “How do I talk to my aging parents about estate planning?” Discussing estate and end-of-life planning can be a touchy subject, and your parents might …
Read More4 Estate Planning Strategies for the Happily Single Person
Are you happily single? Chances are pretty good that if you are, you haven’t thought enough about estate planning strategies. You’ve probably been too busy enjoying the good life. With all the money you have saved, you are no stranger to spontaneous trips to far-off locations, perhaps for Valentine’s Day, …
Read MoreSECURE Act: What Does the New Law Mean for Estate Planning?
Did you know that a new law that could affect your retirement and estate planning took effect on January 1, 2020? It’s true. The SECURE Act (short for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) is the first law since the Pension Protection Act of 2006 to cause major changes …
Read MoreHow Luke Perry’s Estate Planning Probably Helped His Grieving Family
Everyone needs to think about estate planning. Case in point, Luke Perry. On March 4, 2019, actor Luke Perry—best-known for his roles in Beverly Hills 90210 and, more recently, Riverdale—passed away. Because he was only 52 years old, the cause of his death was a surprising one. No one thought …
Read MoreHow Much Are Florida Probate Attorney Fees? A Quick Look at Cost
So, you’ve been named as the executor of a family member’s estate, and they’ve just passed away. You’re probably asking yourself, “How much are Florida probate attorney fees?” It’s a reasonable question, considering you probably want to find someone to handle all the legal matters as quickly and inexpensively as …
Read More3 Reasons a Will Isn’t Enough According to an Estate Planning Attorney
It’s something that we see happen too often as an estate planning attorney team, even though it doesn’t fully protect people—relying on a will alone for an estate plan. Wills can do a lot to help you prepare your estate, and for many people, they are sufficient to cover everything. …
Read MoreMiami Estate Planning Attorney: Yes, Millennials Need an Estate Plan
A Miami estate planning attorney can help you prepare for the future. Most millennials think that estate planning is something they don’t need to worry about until they are older. After all, if you don’t own many assets or have a lot of money to pass on, or perhaps if …
Read MoreWhat Is a Durable Power of Attorney, and Do I Need One?
What Is a Durable Power of Attorney, and Do I Need One? What happens if an accident renders you unable to tell your doctors what your wishes are? What if an illness kept you from handling your own finances? While you may not want to consider these possibilities, it’s important …
Read MoreWhat is Probate Court and Why Do I Want to Avoid It?
Our own mortality isn’t something any of us like to think about. Sitting around the dinner table, looking at the smiling faces of your loved ones makes you think There’s no way I could ever leave them. Although we wish we could help you live forever, we can’t. But what …
Read MoreProbate Lawyer: What Happens During Probate?
Before you hire a probate lawyer, you probably want to know what happens during the probate process. In short, probate is the process by which the courts settle a decedent’s estate—during the process, the court authenticates the last will and testament and appoints an executor, who locates the assets of …
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