When you put together a Florida estate plan, you may decide to include one or more “advance directives” in it. Different advance health care directives do different things, but what they all have in common is that they allow you to make medical decisions for yourself...
When you pick an executor to help handle matters of your estate plan, you should make the choice carefully. After all, an executor will deal with a huge number of responsibilities. What exactly should they prepare to handle? Dealing with finances Forbes talks about...
When preparing an estate plan in Florida, you have several options for making things easier for your family. One is to put your house and other real estate into a trust. There are a few benefits to putting your house into a trust. Learn more about how this can provide...
It is never too early to write a will, nor is it too late to make revisions and ensure that your estate plan truly reflects your intentions. It is generally wise to revisit your will during significant milestones of your life, such as when you are preparing to retire....
Watching a loved one age may prove difficult, especially if events occur that do not quite add up. Elders may become the unwitting victims of undue influence, which can drastically impact them and you. If you are unsure as to what to look for or even what undue...
The personal representative named in a will may face claims from the deceased's creditors during probate. According to the Florida Bar website, an estate's representative must also make an effort to notify known or reasonably known creditors. If creditors wish to...
Certain disabilities can make it virtually impossible to learn to read. Still, because reading is a necessary competency for many jobs, not being able to read can make it virtually impossible to secure employment. Indeed, according to reporting from PBS, about 36...
Limited liability companies are trusts that protect assets and ensure that an estate ends up in the hands of the intended beneficiaries. Both are valuable options, but each has unique advantages that work in different situations. According to SmartAsset Advisors, an...
As your parents age, you may need to have discussions about critical matters like health care. For many older people in Florida, affordability is a major concern when considering health insurance options. Medicaid can ensure that your parents receive the care they...
You have just finished creating a living will, taking the first step to making sure that you receive only the care you want in the event that you become incapacitated. Now that you have completed your living will, what do you do now? U.S. News and World Report...
