A Florida divorce can have far-reaching implications, including on your estate plan. As you navigate the complexities of divorce, you may want to reassess and update certain aspects of your estate plan to reflect your current circumstances and wishes. By revisiting...
Estate Planning
Why advanced directives are important in Florida estate planning
In estate planning, individuals may overlook the important role that advanced directives play in future health care decisions. These documents can ensure that the appropriate people respect your wishes and carry them out in the event of incapacitation or serious...
When should you make changes to your estate plan?
When it comes to financial management, your estate plan has a critical role to play. To ensure that your estate plan always coincides with your wishes, you must update it regularly. There are specific incidents where you need to review your plan. Significant...
Steps to take when preparing to create your estate plan
The creation of an estate plan is an essential step in ensuring the distribution of your assets aligns with your wishes after you die. In Florida, an estate plan encompasses more than just a will; it involves designating beneficiaries for your assets, ensuring your...
Have you covered all of your bases in your estate plan?
When it comes to estate planning, you need to ensure that you have covered all the bases. Having a comprehensive estate plan in Florida means more than just writing a will. However, with all the complexities involved, it is easy to overlook some of the important...
Can you select an out-of-state executor for a Florida estate?
Choosing an executor for an estate is a crucial part of estate planning. The executor will oversee the probate process, distribute assets and settle the estate's debts. Therefore, it is essential to choose a trustworthy individual for this role. A common question...
How should you choose agents for power of attorney?
A power of attorney is a document that gives agency to another person to make decisions for you if you become incapacitated. There are two main types of power of attorney to draw up: financial and medical power of attorney. When choosing agents for your power of...
Protecting your healthcare with an estate plan
When you think about your estate plan, do you consider the aspects of an estate plan that may kick in while you are still alive? Thinking about a future where you might not have the capacity to make decisions for yourself may be difficult at the time, but it is better...
Estate planning considerations when you have a blended family
Estate planning is a complex venture for everyone, but it can become more complex when you have a second marriage with children. When it comes to estate planning, there is no guarantee that everyone will be happy with your choices, but you can make sure that you feel...
3 things to share with your personal representative
When you appoint someone to be your personal representative in Florida, you place a good deal of trust in this individual. It requires a high degree of attention and responsibility to serve as someone’s personal representative, and the moves this person makes while...