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 After His Death
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 MoreA Will Isn’t Enough: 5 Reasons Why (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 MoreDo I Need a Durable Power of Attorney? What You Should Know
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? 4 Reasons to Plan Now
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 MoreWhat Happens During Probate? A Probate Lawyer Discusses the Court Process
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 …
Read MoreMiami Estate Planning Lawyer: Could Long-Term Care Affect You?
You don’t have to be a Miami estate planning lawyer to understand the importance of planning for future health care costs. According to an article on marketwatch.com, Americans borrowed approximately $88 billion to cover medical expenses last year. Health costs are reason number one for bankruptcies among the middle class. …
Read MoreEstate Planning for Non US Citizens and Spouses: A Quick Guide
Estate planning for non US citizens can be more complicated than estate planning for American citizens is. If you are married to a foreign national residing in the United States, or if you are a foreign national who is married to a US citizen, you may need to follow special …
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