Congratulations On Your Recent Graduate; Now Get Designated As Your Child’s Decision Maker
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye, Fortich & Garcia, P.L. | May 18, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you have a high school senior in your home, you know things are about to change. Most parents are so used to being able to make financial decisions for their child, access their child’s physician or health records that they don’t even think about how that changes once the child turns 18. You’ll want to be designated as your child’s agent
What is a trustee’s Duty of Loyalty
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | April 25, 2022 | Trusts
Being asked to serve as trustee of a trust account created by a family member, friend, or colleague may be a daunting task. As we can attest to, the relationship between trustees and beneficiaries can be a tenuous one.
Why Young People Need An Estate Plan, Too
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | April 8, 2022 | Estate Planning
There are many Florida residents who may think that estate planning is a task for “older” people to take care of. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, everyone – young, old, married, single, rich, poor, and everyone in between – would benefit from having an estate plan in place, and yes, young couples, in particular.
Tax Season is Always A Good Time to Review Your Estate Plan
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | March 8, 2022 | Estate Planning
It’s tax season. The time of the year when you generally have all your important financial statements in one place. This is a good time to review your estate plan to make sure you are headed in the right direction, or to implement one if you haven’t yet.
When it comes to a will or estate plan, don’t just set it and forget it. You need to keep them updated
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | February 2, 2022 | Estate Planning
Whether you drew up a will recently or years ago, keep in mind it’s generally not something you can set and forget.
Austin Frye Weighs In On Estate Issues For Couple
MarketWatch | January 13, 2022 | Asset Protection
“Most states have some form of ‘homestead laws’ that automatically protect spouses from unwanted consequences from the death of a spouse,” said Austin Frye, a lawyer who practices estate law
Asset Protection Tips For The Holidays
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | December 27, 2021 | Asset Protection
Unfortunately, over the many years of advising clients at Frye & Vazquez, we’ve seen the personal as well as the financial toll that comes from not having asset protection planning in place regarding vehicle ownership, especially around the holiday season.
Gift Tax Exemption
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | December 8, 2021 | Estate Taxes
Do you have money or property that you don’t want to be taxed? Maybe taxes aren’t the issue, you just genuinely want to do something nice for a friend or family member. How about making a gift?
A Power of Attorney in Estate Planning
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | November 8, 2021 | Estate Administration & Probate
Put your mind at ease by including a Durable Power of Attorney in your estate plan. This way, you will know that someone you know and trust – not the courts
Advantages of an Early Inheritance With Gifting
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | October 5, 2021 | Estate Taxes
Before you decide if you want to give an early inheritance, it’s important to understand the benefits of doing so. Here are some of the advantages of granting an early inheritance with gifting:
