Monthly Archives: November 2023
Choosing Beneficiaries When Creating An Estate Plan
Most people draft an estate plan so they can choose beneficiaries and feel secure knowing those heirs will receive an inheritance when they pass away. Determining who to designate as beneficiaries is not a task that should be taken lightly. If you have already started thinking about creating an estate plan, you likely know… Read More »
Where To Store Important Estate Planning Documents
Creating an estate plan is a very responsible and forward-thinking thing to do. It is the only way to ensure that your final wishes are fulfilled and that your family is taken care of. However, if people cannot find the documents you created after you pass away or become incapacitated, they may not offer… Read More »
Want To Avoid Probate? Here Are Four Ways To Do It
Probate is a legal process that is sometimes necessary after a person passes away. During probate, the court will identify and distribute the property of the deceased, hear any challenges to a will or another part of an estate plan, and the deceased’s debts are paid. Many people want to help their loved ones… Read More »
What Are The Grounds For Contesting A Will In Volusia County?
Wills are intended to outline the last wishes of the testator, the person who created the will, after they pass away. While wills are generally upheld in the probate courts, sometimes there are reasons to contest these documents. Contesting a will means you want to challenge its validity and are asking the probate court… Read More »
The Requirements For Writing A Will In Florida
All adults in Florida are recommended to have a last will and testament in place in case they pass away. Without a will, your last wishes may not be fulfilled and the intestate succession laws of the state will govern how your estate is distributed, who will care for any of your minor children,… Read More »
Mistakes To Avoid In Your Estate Plan
Creating an estate plan is very important to ensure that your final wishes are fulfilled. However, there are many common mistakes people make when creating their plan, and it is just as critical that you avoid these. Any mistake in your estate plan can lengthen the amount of time your estate is tied up… Read More »