Children often like to brag to their siblings that they are the favorite child. It’s often done in a tongue-in-cheek fashion, as a lighthearted way to poke fun at those who are not “the favorite.” However, when it comes to estate planning, this is important to...
Estate Planning
When are handwritten wills legal in Florida?
You’ve probably heard of someone leaving a handwritten will behind -- or maybe you even have a handwritten will tucked away in your own desk drawer. It seems like the easiest way to establish what you’d like to see happen with your assets and personal effects after...
Should you leave your children an equal inheritance?
When you have multiple kids, determining how you will divvy up your assets between them can be a delicate business. To avoid future conflicts around fairness and favorites, many parents opt for the most straightforward choice – each child gets an equal share of their...
Estate planning in the digital era
Even if you have yet to create your estate plan, you’ve likely given some thought to who you’d like to inherit your property, money and precious heirlooms when your time comes. However, with life becoming increasingly digitized, many people overlook an essential chunk...
Can you handle the role of an executor?
If a loved one asks you to serve as executor of their will, it may seem like a great honor. However, serving as executor is a big undertaking, and many people aren’t aware of the many responsibilities that accompany the role. An executor of a will is a person who...
Estate Planning in the time of corona
Amid this pandemic, as we are barraged with tragic videos and news reports, many Americans are anxious about what would happen should they get sick and be unable to make informed decisions or manage their financial and legal affairs. Some may have no documents in...
