In a post back in January, our blog discussed how the late David Bowie was something of an anomaly in the music business given the degree of care he demonstrated building -- and most likely protecting -- his $200 million-plus fortune. Specifically, we discussed how...
Month: April 2016
Estate planning offers several benefits
Talking about the possibility of dying is typically not one of a person's favorite activities to do. For this reason, estate planning is often ignored in Florida and other states. However, estate planning has proved to be beneficial in a wide range of...
What exactly can your heirs do with all of your unwanted stuff? – III
In today's post, we'll conclude our ongoing discussion of the steps that loved ones should consider taking when a family member passes away and leaves behind a significant amount of "stuff" that wasn't otherwise accounted for in an estate planning mechanism like a...
What exactly can your heirs do with all of your unwanted stuff? – II
In our previous post, we discussed how even though people take care to earmark certain belongings for friends and family members via estate planning mechanisms like simple wills or revocable living trusts, there's still a good chance that a fair amount of their...
What exactly can your heirs do with all of your unwanted stuff?
As much as we try to fight it or even deny it, the fact remains that the majority of us have accumulated significant belongings -- i.e., "stuff" -- over the course of our lives. Indeed, while we do our best to keep the amount of clutter under control, more often than...
What should I know about being named a personal representative?
Whether it comes as a surprise or not, being named the personal representative of the estate of a recently deceased friend or family member can be a somewhat unnerving prospect. Indeed, a person may find themselves thrust into a scenario where the terms, procedures...
