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When you first created your Florida estate plan, you may have given your husband or wife one or more important roles within it. Many people consider their spouses first when it comes to giving someone power of attorney over their financial or medical affairs. If you...
A will is the foundation of your personal estate plan. If you die without a will, your state’s laws will determine who, by default, receives your property. But according to the American Bar Association, if you have created a will, when you die, your wishes will...
Florida residents with assets and valuable possessions may wish to leave them to their chosen beneficiaries after death. Without preparing a will, however, property may pass on to surviving spouses and children through probate, as described on the University of...
Perhaps you reside in Virginia, but in his will, your Uncle Ned named you as his personal representative, and Uncle Ned was a long-time resident of Florida. This means you will take charge of administering his estate, but this is a responsibility that may take many...
Few would find any downside to effective estate planning since the process could make handling an estate easier for surviving relatives. One mistake Florida residents involves assuming that single persons don't need to perform these tasks. Unmarried residents could...
Joint tenancy is a common practice in Florida. However, it’s important to know that there are both pros and cons of it if you want to avoid having the real property go through probate. When you have all the information, you can decide whether a joint tenancy is worth...
Many individuals see the creation of a comprehensive estate plan as an arduous task – and they are glad when it’s over. It is not uncommon for people to rush through the process to get it over with. They often never go back to review or revise various elements after...
Not everyone is permitted to contest a will. An individual can only challenge the authenticity of a last will and testament if they have standing in probate court, which means they will be directly affected by the terms of the will. As a Florida resident, here are...
Some people in Florida believe that they only need a last will and testament for their estate plan. While a last will and testament can be beneficial, creating a trust might help some people accomplish other important estate planning purposes. Unlike wills, trusts do...
If you have recently moved to Florida, it's generally in your best interest to update your estate plan. This may be especially important if you're looking to establish domicile in the state for tax purposes. Establishing domicile in a new state may also play a role in...