It may feel easy to focus on your physical wealth, quality of life health care choices and who inherits what after you die. Another thing that goes a long way to providing stability to your grieving loved ones is having a funeral plan you helped write yourself. By...
If you have children under the age of 18, one of your responsibilities as a parent is to make sure their care continues in the event that both you and their other parent die. You do this by appointing one or more guardians for them in your estate plan. According to...
An estate plan serves as a crucial matter for many people. However, most people do not realize that taking care of and maintaining an estate plan goes far beyond its initial creation. Reviewing this plan serves an equal measure of importance. But how do you do so?...
When deciding what to purchase for your first property, you will have two main categories to choose from: residential real estate and commercial real estate. Each type of real estate has its own benefits and potential drawbacks. Likewise, each one may suit a different...
When you first put together your Florida estate plan, you may decide to create a relatively basic plan so that you do not run the risk of dying intestate, or without a will. While a will is an undeniably important part of any estate plan, you may have specific goals...
When you find a house on the market that appears to be everything you are looking for, you should make sure the property actually matches your impression of it. Many sellers want their homes to look as good as possible, but sometimes they are also masking defects that...
An executor will handle the vast majority of your estate affairs after your death. For that reason, you certainly want to pick the best possible option available. Most people, perhaps including yourself, will lean toward selecting a relative to serve as executor. But...
Whether you recently lost a loved one or are currently creating an estate plan, you may encounter the probate process. According to the American Bar Association, the probate process is designed to help settle an estate after someone passes. The process often includes...
If you are making your estate plans, you should think about whether your candidate to be your estate executor can handle the tasks required of him or her. Debt may be a particular concern of yours. If you owe money to different parties at the time of your death, your...
When you buy a home, you want to be sure that there are no surprises waiting for you after you move in. An inspector may tell you whether there are physical defects with the home. However, you should also consider the possibility that your new home may have an...