Cape Coral Legal Blog
Essential documents to include in an estate plan
Taking the time to sit down and draft an estate plan is an important and major step to take. However, what some individuals fail to do is to continually update their estate plan. While having a will and other documents in place is better than not having any at all,...
Beneficiary designations can make or break your estate plan
On its face, estate planning may seem simple. After all, many people think that having a simple will is enough to suit their needs. While this may be the case for some individuals, you shouldn’t fall into the trap of thinking that you need a cookie-cutter approach to...
Florida’s best interest standard in child custody disputes
There is a lot to deal with when going through a divorce. In addition to the emotions tied up in the marriage dissolution process, you’ll have to make tough decisions that can set the stage for your financial well-being moving forward. Yet, the importance of those...
3 common problems that can lead to will challenges
It is crucial to prepare an estate plan so that one's property and interests are properly accounted for. Many Floridians choose to draft wills to help work through this complicated process. Wills are legal tools that must meet specific requirements to be valid. In...
When is it time to change an estate plan?
Knowing when to update your estate plan can be as important as getting one set up to begin with. Certain circumstances should trigger a review of your estate plan to ensure it is current and estate planners should be familiar with when they should update their estate...
Estate planning and the family business
An estate plan can accomplish many things, but at its heart is the goal to insure that your property is passed on to the next generation in a way that respects your wishes and your hopes for your heirs. This goal is important for all kinds of property, including...
Over-50 divorce is impacting estate planning
Estate planning can be complex in Florida. Even those who have taken the necessary steps to have a comprehensive and well-crafted estate plan could find themselves facing issues they never expected. If this is connected to family law and a divorce, it is imperative to...
Wills help grant your post-death wishes
Everyone should undertake the unpleasant but necessary task of deciding what happens to their property after they die. A will is the foundation of estate planning. A will allows you to decide who gets your property instead of a court making this decision under Florida...
Protecting your retirement in divorce
Undergoing a divorce can be a juggling act involving the law, emotions and finances. This is especially true for couple overs 50 ending their marriages who accumulated assets over many years. These divorces may also involve a spouse who has not worked for years or...
The duties and requirements of an estate executor
Most of the time, when a family member asks a person to act as executor of an estate, the answer is yes. However, also most of the time, the person agreeing to do so has no idea what he or she is actually committing too. Acting as the executor of an estate is an...
