Hiring someone to create an estate plan, trust or last will is always a smart move. By committing your desires to paper and having them legally verified, you can reduce the risk of issues with your estate. One of the best ways to create a legally sound last will and...
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Florida residents may have questions about incentive trusts
Who knew a parent or grandparent could continue encouraging his or her children or grandchildren to live healthy lives and work and study hard even after his or her death. Florida residents may be interested in learning that an incentive trust could serve that...
5 estate planning mistakes retirees should avoid
Estate planning mistakes can create uncertainty and division among your loved ones, and prevent your property from going to your intended beneficiaries. . Once you move to Florida after you retire, you should take steps to ensure that your estate plan is in order so...
Florida residents may unknowingly have inconsistent wills
While making a will is a sensible thing to do, some people may not be aware of the assets and property that cannot form part of a will. Certain assets are already earmarked for beneficiaries, and when those are left to different individuals in the will of a Florida...
Florida parents to keep children informed about estate plans
While it is important for everybody to draft wills and establish estate plans, it is also essential for children to have some knowledge of their aging parents' plans. Florida families that are fortunate to still have their parents around may have a few questions...
Florida residents may want to avoid estate planning fiascos
Estate planning is an important task that is often neglected. Residents of Florida who have their plans in place may not realize the importance of revisiting them from time to time to keep the documents current. A woman recently told her story to underscore the...
Estate planning lawyers can help with adding personal preferences
Some people find it difficult to consider or discuss their own mortality. However, it might be worth planning for the time that may come between a healthy life and death. Many people suffer from cognitive deterioration that could render them incapacitated, and...
5 reasons business owners must focus on estate planning
It took you 20 years to build your company. You started with nothing but a dream, and now the company is valued at $1 million. You've put in so much of your own time, money and effort, really giving everything you have to the company. You're proud of it. And you don't...
How can Florida parents leave personal items to grandchildren?
Most parents have special items -- often items without significant value -- that they want to leave to particular children or grandchildren. These can include furniture, jewelry, paintings, books, dishes or even pets and more. Wills do not typically include these...
Estate plans offer control, avoid unnecessary loss
You've heard about the importance of having a will, but important messages bear repeating. Proper estate planning serves a multitude of purposes: distribution of assets and sharing with loved ones are the most obvious, but another reason is that when your estate goes...