The probate process can be a high-tension time during which the court will confirm the validity of a will and administer the deceased's estate with assistance from a named executor. Tensions may flare further if a family member believes they have a reason to contest...
Intellectual property is often an important part of a business. If you developed your own properties or have a special sales process, you need to protect these things. Without proper protection, anyone could come along and steal your ideas. The only way to get...
Whether you are a non-custodial parent who has to pay child support or you receive these payments as a custodial parent, it is pivotal to have a solid understanding of your rights as well as your obligations. It is also vital to thoroughly understand your obligations...
Many business owners know the importance of having a will. There are also other tools at an entrepreneur's disposal to help ensure the legacy of a mature small business. A considered plan could protect an estate from certain types of creditors, reduce taxation and...
As a long-time Cape Coral resident, you are downsizing and moving to a beautiful, maintenance-free condo in an adjacent neighborhood. Having found a buyer for your home, you want as smooth a transaction as possible. Here are four issues to avoid before closing. 1....
When you envision what steps you need to take in the time after a loved one or family member dies, your mind may go to their will and remaining assets. Going through probate when administering an estate is an important step to giving all the beneficiaries what the...
While wills and trusts are crucial when it comes to estate planning, they are not the only tools available. Life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other assets come with beneficiary designations, which stipulate who will receive those assets after you die....
It can be difficult and upsetting to imagine a scenario in which you are no longer living to care for your young children. Nevertheless, you have to take this into consideration when choosing someone to serve as a guardian for your children in the event of your death....
Parents' obligations to provide financially for their children do not end when they split up from one another. Child support paid from one parent to another helps to cover the many expenses involved in childrearing. To ensure that parents receive enough support to...
Having a will can give you peace of mind. It allows you to rest assured that you have made your wishes known and done your best to provide for your family after your death. However, this does not mean you should file the document away and forget about it. There are...
Many Family Law situations can have a big impact on your future.
Don’t forget to update your estate plan.