In the event of the death of a family member, many financial considerations need to be made. This can include notifying the Social Security Administration, contacting employers, locating information regarding life and health insurance policies, obtaining death...
Wills
Do not overlook your IRA in the estate planning process
It is never too early to set up estate protection for your family. While you hope that you will live to a great age, nothing is certain in life. Therefore it is important to make sure that provisions are in place to provide for those you love. Wills, trusts and other...
Woman sues half sister for control of father’s estate
Readers in Miami are likely aware of the importance of writing a will and limiting the changes that are made to it. There are times when people may want, or need, to update their wills at a later date, but if there is any question as to whether they are of sound mind...
Man fighting to get back property of wife who died without a will
While many readers in Miami-Dade, as well as in other localities, have likely heard of the importance of creating an estate plan, some may have the misconception that estate planning is only necessary for those who will leave behind significant assets or properties...
Woman sues uncle, claims he made grandfather cut her from will
For people in Miami-Dade, as well as throughout the country, a will is a way to legally establish how they want their affairs to be handled after their death. Occasionally, however, beneficiaries, or those who are for one reason or another no longer heirs, may...
Appeals court upholds ruling on validity of elderly woman’s wills
Depending on when a person creates their estate plan and writes their last will and testament, there may come a time when they have to make a revision. While people in Miami-Dade, and throughout the U.S., are permitted to make modifications to these types of legal...
Ongoing will contest over estate of heiress
After the death of a Miami person with a sizable estate, even if there was a will in place, family members and others may disagree with the distribution of assets outlined in the document. One reason cited, when wills are contested, is the competency level of the...
Other options exist to avoid a will contest
The unfortunate truth of estate planning is that sometimes it can get nasty. If wills aren’t drawn out clearly, those who feel entitled to a share of the inheritance can start a dispute that could tie the estate up in probate for years. Florida residents wanting...
Your heirs should also know about plans for your pets
If you’re like most pet owners in America, your pets are your family members. And like any of your other beloved family members, you’d want your pets to be taken care of after your death. As we discussed a few weeks ago, setting up a trust for your furry...
Living wills and directives can give family peace of mind
It’s understandable that people might want to put off writing their wills or drafting an advanced directive. The idea of being put in the position of having someone else make your medical decisions can be scary. It can also be uncomfortable to think about...
