Blog posts in Estate Planning

It is common in my practice that clients come to see me without knowledge of whether a friend or loved one has made a will appointing a personal ...

Upon an individual’s death, a legal entity called an “estate” is created which includes all of the property owned by the decedent. A personal ...

One of the questions that I get with some regularity concerns whether an individual or couple can put your home in a trust if a mortgage exists on the ...

Last month, my partners and I were fortunate enough to be featured on B103.9's Morning Show, aka “Big Momma and the Wild Bunch.” It was definitely a ...

Florida lawmakers recently vetoed the Florida Electronic Wills Act, which would have legalized electronic wills throughout the state. Had it been ...

While most people understand that a will is something they should have, their understanding of the functions that it serves is usually limited. What ...

It can be a considerable challenge for people with chronic illnesses and mental disabilities to take care of themselves. Many require a caretaker to ...

In the event that someone passes away without a will in Florida, state intestate succession laws will dictate how assets are distributed. While the ...

Unlike a will, a trust is used to create a legal entity that can hold assets for your benefit or the benefit of another while you are alive. Trusts ...