According to a recent Florida news report, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in “lawyers . . . being bombarded with requests to write wills, update estate plans and prepare health surrogate . . . documents as people are confronted by the realization that they...
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What is a Forbearance Agreement?
A Forbearance Agreement is a written document between a creditor (lender) and debtor (borrower) (or landlord and tenant) wherein the party owed money (lender or landlord) agrees to waive and not require monthly mortgage payments (or rent payments) from the party owing...
A will: A legal document that you may want for your estate plan
Do you have a will? If you don't, it's time to sit down and talk about why one is so important for you.You're getting older, and although you're in good health, anything could happen. A car crash could impact you and leave you with severe disabilities. You could...
An offshore trust might be a good option to protect your assets
As you get older and begin to put together an estate plan, one thing you should do is look into an asset protection trust. An asset protection trust helps protect your assets against creditors who make claims against your estate.These trusts are generally irrevocable,...
Know these points before you challenge a will
A lot of different things have to be done when a loved one passes away. One of these tasks has to do with handling their estate. The majority of these situations will go forward without any issues; however, things might get rather complex if someone has reason to...
Learn how to legally stash assets from Uncle Sam
If you have avoided retirement planning because you don't want your assets to be taxed, you should know that there is a way to protect your assets and resources legally from the clutches of the government. These tips could also help you assist your elderly parents or...
How are assets and expenses handled during probate?
The executor of an estate has many duties to complete during the probate process. One is making sure that the estate's bills are paid properly. To do this, you have to know what assets are handled in the probate case and which bypass probate. You also need to...
Three Rules to Avoid Litigation
I can only think of a few clients who seek out litigation. Most clients try to avoid filing suit, on being sued by another party. The dislike for litigation is certainly understandable. There is a monetary expense, plus an expenditure of your personal and business...
Special needs trusts help to protect your loved ones
People who have a loved one with special needs might want to do something to help that family member out. While it might sound easy to give them money or to name them as a beneficiary in an estate plan, there are times that this isn't appropriate. Some individuals who...
How trusts can be customized to suit your needs
The vast majority of people write a will during their lifetime. This will, when done right, is a legally recognized document that enables a person's estate to be distributed according to their wishes. However, assets that are distributed according to the instructions...