You can be forgiven if you don't particularly find wills and estates that compelling -- but the 2019 sneaker-hit "Knives Out" may make you change your mind.Estate planning and wills don't make it into the movies that much. Most of the time, when it's important to the...
Estate Administration & Probate
Estate of Miami Beach musician files claim against bandmates
Whether it's expected or it's not, even when people have made their peace with someone passing away, a death is very difficult to manage emotionally. Sometimes, the bequests of a deceased person to their loved ones and cherished causes can help ease this pain. But...
Why is it important to avoid probate?
If you are beginning the process of planning your estate, you may have encountered articles and other information about probate avoidance. However, you may not be entirely sure about why it is so important to avoid probate, and how your estate will benefit from...
Locating assets as the executor of a will
When a person dies, it is often a close friend or family member who is appointed as the executor in the person's will. One of the main duties of the executor is to locate the decedent's assets, including various bank and retirement accounts. People in Florida who are...
What to do as a will executor
When a loved one in Florida passes away, a person left behind may be surprised to discover that they have been named the executor of the will. This task can come with serious responsibilities, including securing the person's estate and assets, notifying the...
What are the common reasons for a delayed probate process?
At least a portion of most people's estates need to go through the probate process at the end of their lifetime. Probate can be take time and be costly because of the court administration that is involved.If your loved one has recently passed and their assets are...
Planning for Medicaid eligibility in your senior years
You may have health coverage and a decent nest egg, including significant assets and savings, but as most people in Florida know, it does not take long for a medical emergency or long-term health care to completely wipe you out. At the , we...
Personal representatives play an important estate planning role
One of the most important decisions Florida residents are faced with when they create an estate plan is choosing who to appoint to be their executor or trustee. Some people give the matter little thought before appointing a close friend or relative to see that their...
Wills have executors, trusts have trustees
When a loved one passes away, people in Florida who have been named as executors will often have a lot of questions. Typically, a person will name an executor with a provision in his or her will. In cases where the estate is to be distributed primarily by means of a...
Student loans after death
As young Florida residents put together their estate plans, they may wonder what will happen to their student loans after they die. Regardless of the amount a person borrowed, it is important to understand what will happen to this debt after death.Some people may...
