After being married for years or even decades, some couples grow apart instead of growing together. There are many issues that can deteriorate the spousal relationship, ranging from infidelity to substance abuse or just a change in personality. If one spouse becomes...
Aretha Franklin died nearly a year ago. Unfortunately for her family, the late singer left behind no will to explain how her substantial assets would be distributed.Many observers correctly predicted at the time that family members would soon be divided over how her...
All adults need to have an estate plan in place, however many think that they don't have enough assets or they are too young. Because you never know when something will happen, it is best to be prepared so that your family isn't left wondering what to do should the...
The old adage holds that the only things you can count on are death and taxes, but we know that’s not true. We can also count on gorgeous sunrises over our Brevard County beaches, annoying TV commercials, red lights when you’re in a hurry and losing track of stuff you...
Estate planning is both a simple and complex thing. It is not difficult to sit down with a Brevard County attorney and create a will. But because Florida law is complex, it takes study and experience to know which estate planning tools should be used to protect you,...
As your parents age, you may begin to worry about their well-being and what will happen when they pass on. It's never easy to deal with these thoughts, but taking action is the responsible thing to do.Talking about estate planning with your parents is easier said than...
As regular readers of our Brevard County Legal Blog know, we recently wrote in this space about why a revocable living trust might be right for you and your family. We know from past experience that many people understand that probate can be a long, difficult and...
Creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take in your adult life, offering your loved ones and beneficiaries clear understanding of your wishes for your property and your legacy. Once you create your will, you may feel some relief, but it is...
It is simply true that the vast majority of people who have accumulated substantial financial assets in Brevard County did not do so by accident. Rather, they worked hard, saved, invested wisely or ran a successful business.It is also no accident that when they want...
As our Brevard County readers undoubtedly know, Florida probate is a court-supervised process in which assets are identified, gathered and then distributed to beneficiaries. Those assets will also be used to cover the cost of probate, funeral expenses and outstanding...