Having estate planning documents helps you legally determine how your assets would be divided after your death according to your wishes. Doing an estate plan will help to save your family from hassle or difficulties with respect to your assets after your death. The assets you own will be transferred over to the beneficiaries that you designate in your estate plan, and it will be dealt with as per your wishes. Estate Read More
Differences Between a ‘Last Will and Testament’ and a ‘Living Trust’ under Florida Law
Everyone wishes for the well-being of their family members and loved ones after they are gone. Surely enough, you feel the same way. But this isn't a pleasant thing to do. No one wants to plan what happens after they have passed. However, it’s a legal necessity. In the Sunshine State, you often have two options to plan these affairs - a last will and testament or a Living Trust. As you can imagine, the debate Read More
What Happens When You Pass Away Without A Will In Florida?
Most people don’t take estate planning, especially preparing the will part, very seriously. No one likes to plan their after-death plans while they are enjoying life. We get it! But dying without a will in Florida can have far-reaching consequences. It’s no wonder the one question we most commonly face as one of the leading estate planning attorneys in Florida is: What happens if you die without a will in Read More
Protecting Your Family Through Probate
Probate can be one of the most important consequential court processes related to your passing. Even if you have a will, the probate process may still be necessary and can result in some unintended consequences leaving your loved ones with the added stress of distributing your assets and paying your debts from the estate. Taking this one step further, your will could even be contested in court if not properly Read More
The True Purpose of Estate Planning
Whether you are approaching retirement age or are simply thinking about your family’s future finances, estate planning is something that should be at the top of mind. Why is this? Ultimately, it comes down to this simple fact. Estate planning can go a long way in preserving your wealth while minimizing potential tax payments. Especially if you have created significant wealth in your life, estate planning can ensure Read More
First Steps in a Family Law Case
Family law is an extremely expansive area of law, as it can encompass everything from marital disputes to adopting a new member of your family. In nearly every circumstance, family law litigation involves life-altering decisions and outcomes. Because of this, it is critical to work with your attorney to manage your expectations and prepare for a wide range of outcomes as the court has a lot of discretion in family Read More
