The last thing someone who is doing their estate planning wants is for the product of their efforts to become embroiled in litigation. You structure your trust or your will to ensure your beneficiaries are provided for in the manner you think is best. And you may...
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
On what grounds can you dispute a loved one’s will?
Losing a loved one is not easy and finding out that you dispute the terms of their will upon their death is even more distressing. When this happens, you may want to pursue a will contest. The following are some grounds upon which a will can be contested. The will was...
Florida powers of attorney – superpowers explained
Granting an agent authority with a durable power of attorney can be a useful tool for the elderly or for anyone who suffers from incapacitation. The agent is permitted to act on behalf of the person when they are unable to do so themselves. Common grants of authority...
More information on senior healthcare options
We often speak about health care surrogate, powers of attorney and other probate and estate administration matters on this blog. Indeed, last week, we spoke about this very topic, senior healthcare options. And, this week, we will explore more information about these...
Learning about senior healthcare options
When developing an estate plan, people often dwell more on the allocation of their financial assets and think less about how they may have to finance costly medical procedures and even long-term care in their golden years. But current medical issues as well as chronic...
The 4 grounds for challenging a will
Losing a loved one is never easy and finding out you were left out of their will can come as an unpleasant shock. When this happens, those in the Tampa area may want to contest the will especially if they believe their disinheritance was due to defects in the will,...
What will you think about as you craft an estate plan?
The majority of people in Florida probably don’t have an estate plan. So, if you are thinking about getting yours ready, you are ahead of the curve. But, there are many different options when it comes to estate planning, which might seem daunting to some of our...
Three estate planning myths
Many people are familiar with the concept of estate planning; unfortunately, few people understand the process in detail. For this reason, many estate planning myths have been allowed to fester. Here are three such myths and why they’re wrong. Estate planning is only...
Benefits of a living trust
Estate planning is complicated. Everyone has unique objectives and interests they want to protect – there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This being said, one of the most versatile estate planning tools is the living trust. The living trust isn’t for everyone, but...
Important financial details in estate planning
Florida couples usually receive comprehensive advice on the importance of advanced directives such as a living will or durable power of attorney when discussing estate planning. But it is important as well to remember to also consider naming a financial POA when...
