Trusts are tools that many in Miami are encouraged to involve in their estate planning due to the control that they offer over a person's assets. Not only do they allow an estate to avoid having to go to probate upon one's death, but they also permit one to stipulate...
Month: August 2017
The process for establishing a guardian
Appointing a guardian is a great way to ensure that you and your family are taken care of if you ever become incapable of making decisions on your own. If you are preparing to take this important step and assign a guardian in Florida, there are a few things to keep in...
Can you ask the court to monitor a guardian’s actions?
It is always difficult to see your loved one assigned to be the ward of a professional guardian in Miami. Yours and your loved one’s lack of a personal relationship with the guardian is likely the main source of your reservations. Stories of professional...
Estate tax implications for small businesses
Your entrepreneurial pursuits in Miami have hopefully yielded a significant windfall for you and your family, and provided people in the local community with jobs. Yet what happens to your business after you are gone? If you have earned significant personal assets,...
Trusts and the age of beneficiaries
When it comes to trusts, there are various issues that those creating an estate plan may have to take into consideration, such as how their assets will be distributed and which trust is the best option. At the Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, we are also aware that...