Most people realize the importance of planning their estate to provide for their loved ones when they pass on. In an ideal situation, all assets would be distributed fairly without any unforeseen snags, mistakes or anyone being left out. However, there are quite a few...
Month: February 2013
Make sure your furry family members are taken care of via a trust
When people in Florida sit down to work out their estate planning, they often think of the standard sorts of beneficiaries: children and grandchildren, spouses or charitable organizations. One way people can ensure that their loved ones are taken care of is via a...
Navigating around costly estate tax issues
Most working adults are familiar with standard tax procedures, but fewer individuals have experience in dealing with matters like the estate of a loved one who has recently passed. On the same note, many families do not fully plan for the care and distribution of...
Is an equal inheritance a fair inheritance?
When it comes to estate planning, many people in Florida -- perhaps especially those whose parents are recently deceased -- might believe that the law requires their parents to divide any inheritance equally between siblings. However, that is not the case. In many...
