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 MoreEstate Planning Miami: 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Put It Off
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 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 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 MoreLiving Will: Planning Now Could Spare Your Family Some Grief
My name is Alejandra Moreno from Casal and Moreno, and I’m an estate planning, guardianship, and probate attorney, and as part of my estate planning practice, I also focus on living will and other end of life matters. We had a couple. The husband did everything for his wife. He …
Read MoreEstate Planning: Will You Leave Your Children’s Future to Chance?
Clients, when they are thinking about estate planning, their focus should be less on their inheritance and more on how they can take care of their kids if they are unable to. My name is Alexandra Moreno, and I am an estateship, guardianship, and probate attorney. Why You Need Estate …
Read MoreEstate Planning: Does It Matter If You Live Abroad?
In ordinary circumstances, estate planning is a critical step to take when considering how to protect your family and your property. In the event that you pass away, you want to know that your family will get what they deserve; that any business dealings you have will go the way you …
Read MoreEstate Planning Attorney: Without a Will, Who Will Raise My Children?
When you have children, nothing is more important than their well-being. In fact, for parents, creating a future that is secure and full of possibility for your children is practically your sole purpose. So how do you ensure that their future remains stable if you and your spouse die? Hiring …
Read MoreUnclaimed Property: How Can You Claim?
In previous social media posts, we discussed Florida unclaimed property and directed those interested to a segment airing on local news. We also promised to highlight key points on claiming property, which is our focus on this week’s Workshop. Often times, we do not know about unclaimed property we may …
Read MoreEstate Planning vs. Probate | Why You Should Engage in Estate Planning
Estate Planning vs. Probate A recent article on wealthmanagement.com discussed how most American’s inheritances go through probate due to lack of preparation of an estate plan. From the article: “Surveys confirm that avoiding probate is the primary reason that clients engage in estate planning today. Yet, the estates of the …
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