Filing your Will is a critical step in ensuring your estate is handled according to your wishes after you pass away. If you’re creating or updating a Will in Florida, it’s essential to understand how to create a valid will,… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘personal representative’
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Don’t Make These 5 Estate Planning Mistakes
Estate planning can be a complicated process. However, there are a few major estate planning mistakes you should be careful to avoid. These mistakes can lead to faulty estate planning, unpleasant outcomes, and unhappy beneficiaries. If you want to avoid… Read More
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The Difference Between Power of Attorney and Personal Representative
Understanding “who’s who” in estate planning can help you make the best decisions for your future. At The Millman Law Group, we will help you understand the differences between crucial roles like power of attorney and personal representative. If you… Read More
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Can You Have an Out-of-State Personal Representative?
Many families live spread throughout the country, meaning the person you choose as your estate’s representative may not live in the same state as you. If you are estate planning in Florida and want to select an out-of-state personal representative… Read More
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What an Estate Planning Attorney Does For You
If you don’t yet have an estate planning attorney, it may be because you don’t understand the many ways this professional is prepared to make life easier for you. Creating an estate plan and later administering it can be challenging…. Read More
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3 Common Will Provisions and Their Purposes
Wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents are highly beneficial for all individuals and recommended for every adult, age 18 and up. As a general rule, the sooner you can start estate planning with a knowledgeable attorney, the better off… Read More
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How Do You Choose a Personal Representative When You Have No Children?
Your estate’s personal representative, or executor, has a significant role. Your personal representative is tasked with administering your estate according to the instructions laid out in your Will. This person must settle any remaining debts and ensure all beneficiaries named… Read More
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The First Steps for a Newly-Appointed Personal Representative
If you have recently lost a loved one who has appointed you as the personal representative, or executor, of their estate, the responsibilities can feel overwhelming. This is especially true if you are a first-time personal representative who has not… Read More
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Understanding the Role of a Personal Representative
If you find yourself in an estate proceeding, you will hear the term “executor.” In Florida, this role is called the “personal representative,” and the duties are the same. The personal representative is appointed to oversee the administration or probate… Read More
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Individuals You May Need to Include In Your Estate Plan
An estate plan requires you to name individuals for a variety of responsibilities. These responsibilities differ from one another, so you must consider the requirements of each role before you name someone in your estate plan. Your estate planning lawyer… Read More