If you are at home right now while reading this, look around the room. Chances are that there are things all over your house that hold value -- either sentimental value or monetary value. That’s why you don’t want to forget about your personal property...
Month: June 2015
Does Florida estate law offer a safety net after divorce?
What happens to assets with designated beneficiaries after a divorce? The answer, in many cases, is nothing. Unfortunately, this is a common problem area in estate planning.After a divorce, an individual may update his will to change bequests, but those statements...
Are Americans changing their views about leaving inheritances?
Is there a generational shift in attitudes about estate planning? According to a recent survey, nearly one-quarter of Americans are saving less, preferring to spend their savings in retirement instead of passing it on to their children.What does that data mean to...
Is your financial adviser in sync with your estate attorney?
With the increasing specialization of careers, individuals who are creating an estate plan may already have relationships with other professionals, such as an accountant, financial advisor and/or insurance representative. However, is the advice offered by those...
