Everyone needs to plan their estate at some point in their lives if they want to dictate how their assets will be distributed. It's generally a good idea to start the process of planning your estate sooner rather than later, since this will give you peace of mind...
When Florida became a state back in 1845, it was well before electricity and air conditioning were in homes. In an effort to try to get folks to pull up stakes and move to Florida, leaders devised a way to provide settlers protections they would not be likely to get...
Janet Reno was both an important and controversial figure in American history. Our goal in today's Brevard County blog post isn't to dissect the pros or cons of our nation's first female Attorney General, but rather to discuss how her estate illustrates an important...
When creating an estate plan, you'll spend a lot of time thinking about what will happen to your assets upon your death.While not required by law, you may want to implement a plan for ensuring that your estate avoids the probate process. This can save your loved ones...
Regular readers of our Brevard County legal blog know that we recently wrote about steps couples can take to protect themselves and their assets. It is simply inevitable that one spouse will pass on before the other, so it is important to plan ahead so that the...
At the very top of lists of the most stressful life events is the death of a spouse. Though planning for it can be emotionally difficult, it is a step to be taken with an experienced Brevard County attorney that will help to spare the surviving spouse needless legal...
As people get close to retirement age, it is a good idea to sit down with a professional to ensure that both financial plans and estate plans are in order. In that way can minimize the possibility of surprises on either front.A recent article in Forbes made an...
Putting off the creation of a last will or estate plan can make things much more difficult for your family, particularly if something happens to you before you take the time to create one. If you have already created a will or have decided it is time to do so, it's...
One of the most powerful estate planning tools a Florida resident has at their disposal is a revocable trust. Also known as a “living trust” and “revocable living trust,” the revocable trust has at least two critical people involved: the trustee (the person who holds...
The death of a spouse can, of course be emotionally devastating. But there are estate planning mistakes that can make the grieving even worse for those left behind.A Florida estate planning attorney interviewed by Forbes said that one of the most common shortfalls is...