Even making those who are involved aware of your intentions does not always guarantee that they will follow through with them after you have passed away. That is way, in Miami-Dade and elsewhere, creating a valid estate plan to convey your wishes is so important for...
Month: October 2013
Casey Kasem’s daughters file for emergency conservatorship of dad
More and more people are including their wishes for who they would like to care for them, and how they would like to be cared for, in the event they become physically and mentally incapacitated as a part of their estate plan. While many readers in Miami may view this...
What To Do When You Inherit A Money Mess
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Complex estate valuations can result in IRS problems after death
Readers in Miami-Dade are likely aware that assessing the value of a person’s assets is a large part of settling their estate after they die. Not only does the valuation process, in many cases, help to determine specific inheritance amounts, it also is the basis...
Paternity questions cloud probate process for Johnny Lewis estate
In Miami-Dade, as well as throughout much of the U.S., when a person passes away without leaving a valid will, it can lead to a lengthy probate process. Finalizing the estate of a person that does not have a will can become even more drawn out if there are...
Woman claims mother’s guardian is isolating her, depleting estate
In the event a family member is not available, or there is an ongoing dispute between family members regarding a loved one's care, judges in Miami-Dade may appoint an outside party to serve as a person's guardian. While in some cases this can ensure an elderly or...
Florida court upholds rights of an alleged incapacitated person to council
Florida court upholds rights of an alleged incapacitated person to council...even in emergency guardianship proceedings.Under the Florida Guardianship Law, any person who is alleged to be incapacitated is entitled to be represented by counsel in proceedings to...
