Many assume that estate planning is only for older or wealthier individuals. In fact, there are multiple reasons that estate planning is important for any adult. Protect your beneficiaries Among the most important reasons for estate planning is to protect those who...
Estate Planning
What is a preneed guardian?
As a Florida parent, you want to know that your child will be taken care of if something happens to you. This can be done through the appointment of a preneed guardian. The purpose of appointing a preneed guardian is to have someone who is willing to step into this...
How do I choose a trustee for a trust?
We often discuss trusts on this blog. In a recent post, we discussed the question of whether you could use more than one trustee. Another key question that deserves its own post: How do I choose a trustee for a trust? The family option When setting up a trust, there...
Can Florida POAs get superpowers?
As readers of this blog know, when you estate plan, you should use a power of attorney and/or trusts, depending on our specific needs (and the advice of your lawyer). However, what many may not know is that in Florida, a power of attorney can get superpowers that are...
What if my online will did not include a guardian?
Have you done an online will? If so, you were probably surprised with the ease and the low cost. However, what you may not know is that your new estate plan is likely incomplete. Specifically, it likely lacks any Florida trust instruments, and if you have kids, it may...
How do I select a personal representative for my will?
Selecting an executor or personal representative to manage your estate and make important decisions for you after you are gone is a big decision to make. Those who are planning their estates should think carefully about who they want to select as personal...
Trusts and wills: can I include a no contest clause?
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...
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...