No one plans for a divorce, but the truth is they do happen. When they happen, splitting assets, households, and families can be complicated, even under the best conditions. If you want to protect your assets after a divorce, working… Read More
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Is It Time to Update Your Florida Estate Plan?
An estate plan is designed to be able to change with you as your needs evolve or your family expands. Even if you believe your estate plan is set in stone, some event or circumstance may require you to update… Read More
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How Inheritance Protection Trusts Can Keep Assets in the Family
Many people have spent a lifetime building up their assets, hoping they will have something substantial to leave to their children and grandchildren once they’re gone. Whether you are concerned about property, businesses, or wealth, inheritance protection trusts can help… Read More
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FAQs: Enhanced Life Estate Deeds in Florida
A common concern of Florida residents as they plan their estate is how their heirs can avoid probate. Probate can be expensive and time-consuming for your beneficiaries and can delay the transfer of property that you wish to pass on… Read More
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Protecting Your Small Business In Your Estate Plan
If you are one of the millions of Americans who own a small business, protecting that investment is essential by accounting for all potential events in your estate plan. One of the most important things you can do is to… Read More
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Should Spouses Have Joint or Separate Trusts?
Trusts are often a good idea if you want to devise a comprehensive, complete, concrete estate plan that provides your family maximum protection. However, when you are married, you sometimes need to look at things differently to ensure you set… Read More
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Estate Plan Tips: Setting Up a Trust Fund for Your Child
Setting up a trust fund for your child can be a significant way to help children when they are adults. However, in order for your trust to be effective, you must be careful and create a trust that prepares for… Read More
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How to Appoint Guardians for Your Children
It is difficult to imagine not being there for your children, but even though it may be hard to think about, selecting a guardian for your children after your death is essential. Appointing a guardian you know and trust is… Read More
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How Do Lady Bird Deeds Impact Taxes?
Lady Bird Deeds are enhanced life estate deeds designed to make property transfer easier in a few states, including Florida. Lady Bird Deeds permit the grantor to live on their property until their death, at which point the property is… Read More
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How Do You Choose a Personal Representative When You Have No Kids?
The personal representative of your estate, also known as the executor, has a significant role to fill. Their job is to administer your estate according to the instructions carefully laid out in your Will. They are responsible for settling any… Read More