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...
Year: 2023
What should an executor prepare to handle?
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...
What does putting your house into a trust do?
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...
3 items to add to your will before retirement
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....
Can you spot undue influence?
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...
Creditors may file claims in Florida’s probate courts
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...
What expenses can special needs trusts cover?
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...