Category Archives: Estate Planning
Is A Handwritten Will Valid In The State Of Florida?
To answer the question outlined above, “Yes, a handwritten will is valid in the state of Florida.” But, the above is true only if certain conditions are met. If these conditions are not met, then your handwritten will is not valid in the state of Florida. Going over the ways in which you can… Read More »
Are Probate Records Public Information?
Every probate record is considered public information within the state of Florida. Given this fact, most of the information these records contain is also public and, as such, accessible to those who wish to access it. Going over what it means for your probate records to be public information, and speaking with a Florida… Read More »
Is A Power Of Attorney Important, When Developing An Estate Plan?
The answer to the question outlined above is “Yes, a power of attorney is important, when developing an estate plan.” Going over the ways in which a power of attorney is important, and speaking with an estate planning lawyer, will allow you to develop an effective estate plan that includes a good power of… Read More »
Is Developing An “I Love You” Will A Good Idea?
You may have heard of a type of will referred to as an “I love you will.” And, you may be interested in developing a will of that sort. But, even though this type of will may sound right for you, it is likely not. Going over the flaws that an “I love you”… Read More »
3 Things You Might Forget To Include In Your Estate Plan
A wide variety of things can, and should, be included in your estate plan. Many of these things are very easy to remember and include – a house, for example – but others are not. To ensure that your estate plan includes everything it must include, you can find three things you might forget… Read More »
How Does Gifting Play Into Your Estate Plan?
Every estate plan contains a space for gifts. Right before someone chooses what gifts to give, and who to give them to, it’s important to understand what gifting is and how it plays into their estate plan. What Is Gifting? A gift is “a voluntary transfer of a benefit without the need for any… Read More »
Setting Up A Trust For Your Pet
A wide variety of advantages can come from setting up a pet trust. Going over these advantages, and speaking with a lawyer regarding your situation, will allow you to determine if you should set up a trust for your pet. What Is A Pet Trust? Right before we go over what a pet trust… Read More »
Are There Any Reasons Why Your Beneficiaries Might Refuse An Inheritance?
Every beneficiary possesses the right to refuse an inheritance. Being aware of why they might do so, and speaking with a lawyer, makes it easier to prevent this from occurring. Are There Any Reasons Why Your Beneficiaries Might Refuse An Inheritance? The answer to the question outlined above is “Yes.” A beneficiary has the… Read More »
Should You Use A Safety Deposit Box To Store Important Estate Planning Documents?
A safety deposit box offers a variety of advantages. But, even though these advantages are present, a safety deposit box also offers a number of disadvantages. Being aware of these advantages and disadvantages, and speaking with an estate planning lawyer, will allow you to determine if using a safety deposit box is the right… Read More »
What Are 3 Reasons Why An Older Estate Plan Might Fail?
A good estate plan is absolutely essential. But, if this estate plan is older, and has yet to be updated, then it may lead to some less-than-desirable outcomes. What Is An Estate Plan? Right before we go over the three reasons why an older estate plan might fail, we must first define what, exactly,… Read More »
