There will come a time in your life when you should have a difficult discussion with your adult children. That discussion is about what they will do and what they will inherit when you die. No one wants to think about or talk about death, but it is an important...
Wills
The importance of continuous estate planning
Florida residents have likely heard of filmmaker John Singleton. He passed away in April 2019, and at the time of his death, he only had a will that was last updated in 1993. He had at least five children when he passed, and there is speculation that he may have had...
Favoring one child over another in an estate plan
When it comes to estate planning, it is common for people to think that all children in the family should be treated equally. Florida parents who would like to favor one child over another know what a stressful decision this can be. There are a lot of reasons why...
Don’t have a will? Neither do most Americans.
There's a curious sort of mindset that people seem to have when thinking about estate planning and drafting a will. On one hand, if asked, they would admit that they need a plan. They know they have assets. They know they have heirs. They know that one day they will...
Some estate planning concerns for blended families
When people in Florida plan for the future, they may have some additional complications to keep in mind if they have blended families. Many people think they do not need to have a will and can just allow their property to pass on via intestacy. Others may opt for an...
What are the best times to update your will?
If you are someone aged 55 to 64 in Florida who has made out a will, you have taken an important step to protect your family from financial hardship in the event of your death. According to Forbes magazine, you are also in the minority; 51% of your...
How do you donate your body to science?
You may have already created a detailed estate plan that indicates what you want to happen to your assets and your property after your death, but have you thought about what will happen to your body? A whole-body donation in Florida is a generous final gift that you...
What are the requirements for a valid will?
As someone considering how to pass on your assets, it is important to know that certain types of wills are not considered valid in the state of Florida. Today, we will take a look at the steps that you must take in order to ensure that your will is considered valid in...
Estate planning tips for couples without children
Many couples in Florida and other states are opting not to have children. In addition to simply not wanting to be parents, couples have concerns about global instability, their parenting skills and their finances. But just because a couple decides not to have...
A look at the legality of holographic wills
Florida state residents have several options when they are looking into creating a will. However, it should be done with care, because even one mistake could potentially invalidate it. In fact, some types of wills are completely invalid even if done correctly, such as...