Estate Planning

An estate plan is a smart way for any Florida reader to protect his or her assets and ensure that loved ones have the protection they need in the future. While a person may have a will and other estate planning measures in place, that may not be enough. In order to...

Preparing an estate plan is the best way to ensure that a person's final wishes are respected and upheld. However, beyond ensuring that heirs receive their correct inheritance, is there anything more that Florida baby boomers can do to make sure that their children...

Selecting a person to take over financial or medical decisions in the event of an emergency or medical incapacitation is an enormous step during estate planning. However, family members fall out of favor, close friends become distant and decisions that once made sense...

Creating an estate plan is an important part of becoming an adult. However, simply drawing up a will and choosing someone to act as a health care proxy does not mean that a person's job is done. Regularly updating documents is an important part of estate planning that...

Florida fans of comic books and superhero movies recently mourned the death of the comic writing icon Stan Lee. Famous for the characters he created, Lee was recently in the headlines for both the movies based on his creations as well as his estate planning issues....

Going through a divorce leaves little mental space or energy for dealing with other matters. However, this does not mean that individuals in Florida can simply ignore everything else. While it can be frustrating to realize that there is even more to deal with,...

In addition to your own estate plan, you may have concerns about the approach your parents are taking. While you don't want to cross the line, it's okay to step in and let them know that you're willing to help.   Here are several tips you can follow if...

Creating a comprehensive estate plan is usually done with the best of intentions, and most people in Florida probably hope that their carefully crafted documents will help their surviving family members deal with the aftermath of their death. Regardless of intentions,...

Discussing end-of-life matters is not always easy, but those who tackle the topic with their family can realize incredible benefits. Unfortunately, loved ones are not always so receptive to these topics. Florida individuals who want to discuss their estate plan with...

When you enter retirement, there may be many different things you want to do and achieve. You have the time to travel, and you may even choose to move to another state. One thing you can't forget about is how important it is to update your estate plan and will. If you...