Wills & Trusts

Many Americans do not have wills. According to AARP, the majority of people over the age of 18 do not have one. For obvious reasons, most people in their 20s do not think about estate planning. However, starting your will in your 20s gives you a headstart later. What...

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...

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...

You may not be able to control when you pass away, but there are some things that you can do to plan for your death to take some of the burden off your family. One solution is to make a will with the assistance of an attorney in Florida. If you don't make a will or...

Many people in Florida have heard about someone being called an executor for an estate, but they may not know exactly what the term means. An executor is the person who is responsible for taking care of all of the financial affairs of a decedent by managing the...

If you are creating an estate plan in Florida that includes a will, you will need to name an executor. An executor has a number of responsibilities, including collecting and safeguarding your assets, paying taxes and distributing assets to beneficiaries. Appointing...

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...