Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Two-Year Rule For Probate Claims
Probate is a legal process that creditors can use to obtain what you may still owe them. You can protect your assets and bypass probate, but only with the proper legal tools. Going over the two-year rule for probate claims, and speaking with a Florida estate planning lawyer, will help you protect your estate. … Read More »
Funding Your Trust To Protect Your Assets From Creditors
You can use a trust to protect your assets from creditors. But, in order to do so, you need to fund your trust with the assets you would like to protect. Doing this isn’t always easy. By going over the importance of funding your trust to protect your assets from creditors, and speaking with… Read More »
Your Unmarried Partner Can Be Authorized To Make Decisions On Your Behalf
If you have a romantic partner, but are not married to this person, your partner may not be able to make decisions on your behalf. This means that, if you are incapacitated, they may not be able to ensure that your wishes are honored. By going over one of the best ways your unmarried… Read More »
3 Things Your Will Cannot Do
Out of all the documents that comprise an estate plan, your will is easily one of the most important. But, even though a will can do many things, there are a number of things your will cannot do. By going over the three most notable things your will cannot do, and speaking with a… Read More »
Alternatives To Guardianship Florida Families Should Consider
When a loved one begins to struggle with managing their personal or financial affairs, the idea of pursuing legal guardianship can feel overwhelming. Many Florida families assume it is the only path forward, but that is not always the case. Florida law actually encourages less restrictive approaches whenever possible. Under Florida Statute §744.2005, a… Read More »
Dying Without A Will: You Must Avoid It
No one needs to make a will. Not legally, that is; you can live a long life and never make any sort of will. But, even though this is true, you should make a will. Going over why you should make a will and the problems that come from dying without a will, while… Read More »
A Power Of Attorney Can Be Used To Protect You
A power of attorney is one of the most important documents within your estate plan. But, it’s easy to overlook this because many people aren’t aware of what a power of attorney is or, in turn, how it can be used to protect you. By going over how a power of attorney can be… Read More »
A Trust Can Protect The Value Of Your Estate
Every single one of the assets that comprises your estate has some value. This value might be monetary. Or, it might be sentimental. Among many other possibilities. You can use a trust to protect the value of your estate. Doing so allows your beneficiaries to receive all of the assets you wish to give… Read More »
The Value Of A Beneficiary Contingency Plan
Your beneficiaries could pass away before you. And, if this happens, the assets within your estate plan might not go to the people you want. This may not be ideal, depending on what you wanted to give them. By going over the value of a beneficiary contingency plan, and speaking with a Florida estate… Read More »
Your Family Members Can Be Harmed If You Don’t Have An Estate Plan
Not having an estate plan can harm your family members in a number of ways. By investing in a proper estate plan, you can protect your family members from the complications that arise from insufficient estate planning. Going over how your family members can be harmed by insufficient estate planning, and speaking with a… Read More »
