There are almost countless reasons why you might want to start estate planning. In fact, good estate planning covers everything on a case-by-case basis, accounting for the intricacies of each person’s financial and familial situation. At Casal & Moreno, we work with people who want to know that their estates …
Read More4 New Year’s Resolutions from Your Miami Estate Planning Lawyer
Talk to Your Miami Estate Planning Lawyer to Ensure Your Estate Plan Is Current Every year has its share of life events, and, as your Miami estate planning lawyer will tell you, even seemingly small ones can have an impact on your estate. You might already be aware that you …
Read MoreThe 4 Best Options for a Business Acquisition Loan So You Can Get Your Hands on Your Next Project
Are you trying to get funding for a new business acquisition? A business acquisition loan might be right for you. But what kind of loan should you get? Check out the four best options right here. Traditional Term Loans If predictable monthly payments and a fixed interest rate sound good …
Read MoreIs My IRA Included in My Estate? Some Tips and Common Mistakes
By now, you’ve probably been contributing to your IRA for many years. It’s the nest egg that is going to get you through the best years of your life. But there’s one question you need to ask yourself: is my IRA included in my estate? We don’t want to think …
Read MoreFamily Business Succession Planning: How to Ensure a Successful Transfer
When you start a family business, the dream is to be able to pass it on to your kids. You want to give them something to be proud of, something that will support them and their families and keep the family legacy alive for generations. Family business succession planning is …
Read MoreEstate Planning Mistake: Leaving Behind a Messy Estate
Organization is key when estate planning. One commonsense estate planning mistake that many people make is leaving behind a messy estate. Think of all of the things that a person accumulates throughout a lifetime. When we pass away, our heirs must sort through those things and decide what to do …
Read MoreProbate Attorney Miami: Top 4 Reasons to Avoid Probate
It’s impossible to emphasize how important it is to avoid probate. While some people might think that having a will is enough, the truth is that it simply isn’t. Take this woman’s story, for example. Elaine was married to Rick for ten years and had two children with him. Because …
Read MoreEstate Trust: How to Prevent Financial Abuse
Can you imagine a trusted friend, or even one of your children, taking advantage of your finances as you age? Or, alternatively, does the thought of someone stealing from your aging mother or father sound far-fetched? Sadly, in the estate and trust profession, elder financial abuse is more common than …
Read MoreHow Do You Choose an Executor of a Will?
If you’ve got a will, you’ll need to appoint an executor. Choosing an executor of a will is one of the most important estate planning decisions that you’ll have to make, so it’s best to choose wisely. The right person for the job will not only be a person you …
Read MoreWills and Trusts: What’s the Difference?
Looking at how often the terms wills and trusts are used for one another, you might begin to think that they are interchangeable. But the truth of the situation is that these two terms mean very different things. Let’s take a look at what those differences are. When Wills and …
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