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You may have committed a lot of thought, time, and energy toward establishing your Last Will and Testament document. So once it is squared…

The type of trust you choose to establish may depend on your main points of concern and the outcome you wish to get out…

It may be apparent to you that you must name a loved one as the beneficiary to inherit the funds within your established trust.…

If you are between the ages 60 and 78, you are part of the baby boomer generation. You may have been ahead of the…

According to the United States Department of Labor, approximately 77 percent of American households have at least some type of debt. If you are…

You may have been productive in crafting and establishing a Last Will and Testament document well ahead of the curve. However, if you did…

When your loved one sadly passes on, their executed estate plan may become active. This means that their appointed executor may pay off their…

When your loved one was still alive and in good health, they may have expressed certain wishes on how they would like their estate…

Sadly, if you die before getting around to establishing a valid and enforceable Last Will and Testament, you may be considered to have died…

Your loved one may have practiced good judgment when drafting and establishing their estate plan. However, due to unforeseeable circumstances, the individual they assigned…

Your loved one may have drafted and established an estate plan during their lifetime so that you and your other family members would not…

As you may have learned from experience, life can be unpredictable sometimes. You may try to prepare for life’s unexpectedness as much as you…

You may have built your business from the ground up and seen it through to its current success. Given this adamant dedication to your…

You may have spent most of your adult life saving for retirement and for your loved ones to receive a respectable inheritance when you…

Arguably, choosing the right trustee to manage your trust is as important as naming the most appropriate beneficiaries to inherit its assets. Simply put,…

Up until this point in time, you, your lawyer, and your witnesses may be the only individuals who have laid eyes on your Last…

When working on your estate plan, you may have addressed your big-ticket items straight away. That is, you may have already worked on retitling…

You may have heard the argument that establishing a trust is better than a last will simply for tax purposes. However, the Internal Revenue…

Say that you are part of a blended family, in which you and/or your spouse were previously married and have children from those previous…

To this day, your home may be your most valuable possession, monetarily and sentimentally speaking. So you may be understandably hesitant, and better yet…

You may have never pictured your marriage getting to a point where you start to consider seriously disinheriting your spouse from your estate. But…

National Estate Planning Awareness Week always occurs on the third week of October. In recognition of this week, this blog covers what you should…

You may hope you are a part of your children’s lives for a long time. However, you must prepare for a scenario where you…

Your health may be your number one priority, so you may remain mindful of every medical decision you make. Well, there may unfortunately come…

When the time comes that you are unfortunately no longer around, your only hope may be that your loved ones are left to protect…

The one facet of a Last Will and Testament that appeals to many individuals is that it is generally easier, faster, and more affordable…

As you may already assume, each state has its own, slightly unique estate laws. So if you move from one state to another, you…

It never seems like an ideal time to think about a situation where you are sadly no longer around to oversee your assets and…

The funds within your retirement account may serve as a steady stream of income in the years following your exit from the workforce. Then,…

Many people are under the assumption that their estate planning starts and stops at the creation of their Last Will and Testament. However, you…

You may have joined your life with that of your partner through your marriage. Or, you may have made your commitment to them clear…

A holographic will is a handwritten will that is not signed by you, the testator, nor witnessed or notarized by the appropriate third parties.…

You may wish to somehow incorporate each of your loved ones into your estate plan. However, you may have to establish a unique set…

You may know that a living trust and a will are two of the most common estate planning documents to be established. But what…

You may be tempted to use one of the online, do-it-yourself tools to create your trust. However, this specific estate planning document can be…

It is a common misconception that estate plans are exclusively designated for older, married couples. As a matter of fact, it is strongly recommended…

It is an unfortunate statistic that one-third of individuals who live past the age of 85 are expected to suffer from dementia. What’s worse,…

You may not want to think about the day when you are no longer around to physically, emotionally, or financially care for your children.…

It is a stereotype that beneficiaries of a trust get granted full access to its funds on their 18th birthday. However, there are many…

Many assume that the assets held within a trust only go as far as money. But you must understand the very viable option to…

You can choose from a selection of several different trusts for your estate plan, all of which are advantageous in their own ways. One…

Florida is viewed favorably for not imposing state estate taxes on its residents. This is in stark contrast to other states that enforce estate…

You may be honored that your loved one has thought of you when appointing a trustee for their trust. With this, you may not…

As the name suggests, an inherited Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is an account that consists of your beneficiary’s inheritance from the leftover funds in…

At some point in your life, you may have your loved one approach you with the request of serving as the executor of their…

The appointed trustee of your revocable or irrevocable trust must handle their role and responsibility with white gloves, so to speak. This is because…

The individual you appoint as the executor of your last will and testament may be someone you trust enough to take on this great…

You may have had the privilege to form a special bond with your niece or nephew, along with having the financial means to support…

Your whole purpose behind executing a last will and testament may be defeated if it is considered invalid and unenforceable in the eyes of…

Upon establishing your last will, you may have felt confident in the decisions you made and the instructions you left behind. However, our firm…

Essentially, an executor is an individual who may take your assets upon your unfortunate passing, so as to eventually administer them to your designated…

In its simplest terms, a revocable living trust is an estate planning tool that allows you to protect your assets and transfer them to…

You may have established a last will and testament and assume that this may serve as the extent of your estate planning. However, you…

One of the most attractive benefits of a revocable living trust is that it gives you, the grantor, the capability to manage and modify…

You would hope that your elder is surrounded by caregivers and family members who want nothing but to protect them. However, you still must…

Essentially, the main goal of your last will and testament is to ensure that your loved ones are financially supported at a time when…

Understandably so, you may not want any external party or factor to interfere with the promise you made to your beneficiaries; in that you…

You may not want to taint the anticipation of your upcoming trip with morbid thoughts, such as the possibility of getting into a catastrophic…

A will is a certain estate planning document that allows you to express your wishes for how your assets are to be distributed, and…

As a Florida resident, you may not be subject to estate taxes or gift taxes. But if your lifetime gifts are significant enough, it…

It should go without saying that any significant changes in your personal life, such as a move to another state, may require you to…

You may want your loved ones to receive as much financial support as possible when the time comes that you are, unfortunately, no longer…

There are several estate planning tools at your disposal, let alone several kinds of trusts that you may incorporate into your plan. For example,…

Say, for instance, that you and/or your spouse manage a small business. With this, you may have distributed shares to your children and/or grandchildren.…

With the advanced technology readily available in this day in age, most of your business assets have likely been digitized. That is, multiple aspects…

Upon your loved one’s unforunate passing, their estate may have to undergo to the probate court in the county where they resided or otherwise…

You may have been acting independently for most of your adult life. With this, it may be difficult to think of a time when…

Understandably so, your business may be the one asset that you are most proud of. With this, you may not want your business operations…

You may have dedicatedly paid taxes throughout your lifetime. But you must also keep in mind that your assets may incur additional taxes upon…

The fact of the matter is that you cannot predict the future. However, you may take the appropriate steps to prepare for any situation…

You may know how you wish your property and affairs to be handled upon your unfortunate passing. However, your wishes may mean nothing in…

Charitable planning is a strategy you may adopt to continue donating to your favorite nonprofits or charitable organizations even when you are, unfortunately, no…

Though you may not initially realize it, creating a valid and enforceable estate plan is arguably the most selfless thing that you can do…

Remarrying and gaining stepchildren and stepgrandchildren can be a beautiful thing. You must not forget to incorporate your newly blended family into your estate…

You may not want to think about a time when you will no longer be a part of your business operations. However, you must give…

The sad truth is that none of us know when our last day is going to be. So you want to protect your minor…

A will is a pivotal estate planning document. So it is important that you feel secure with the terms and conditions you have established…

A free, initial consultation with a lawyer is a great place to start establishing a valid and enforceable estate plan. However, this meeting should…

A trust is a legal arrangement in which a grantor can transfer the ownership of their property to a trustee. And once this money…

With the state of Florida’s intestacy laws, your assets may not be distributed in the way you particularly desire. Rest assured, a valid and…

When it comes to setting aside assets for your beneficiaries, you may initially consider a will or a trust. While these estate planning documents…

You may have extra funds that you want to use to support your grandchild’s higher education expenses. You may make payments directly to the…

You may not want to think about the possibility that, one day, you may reach a certain physical and mental capacity that requires your…

You may already understand the benefits of a will, which is to express your wishes for how your assets and affairs are to be…

If you have many children or otherwise loved ones who are to inherit your estate, they may likely enter some conflict over “who gets…

Here at The Probate Lawyers, we understand that sometimes parent-child relationships are complicated. With this, you may be unsure how to incorporate your child…

You may feel comfortable with the financial protection that you intend to leave your loved ones when you, unfortunately, pass on. But you must…

When planning for the future, many people put it off until it’s too late. Estate planning can be unpleasant, but this is necessary to…

When creating an estate plan, the most important thing you’ll need to do is create a will.  However, because this is a complex process,…

Unfortunately, there’s a notion that only wealthy families create trust funds, but this is far from the truth. A trust fund is a great…