Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Modify An Irrevocable Trust?
There are many different types of trusts in Florida and they can all protect your property and ensure it is distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. One type of trust is irrevocable trusts and as the name suggests, these documents cannot be changed or revoked after it has been drafted and… Read More »
Why You Should Not Omit Your Spouse From Your Will
According to a recent study, more than 60 percent of adults in America have not yet created their estate plan. Failing to create an estate plan can leave you and your family without the protection you may need if the unexpected occurs. Still, it is important to understand how the law applies to your… Read More »
Tips For Choosing A Personal Representative
You will have to make many important decisions when planning your estate. Most of these will pertain to how your property is distributed upon your death. Your personal representative will be responsible for ensuring property is distributed properly to your beneficiaries and so, it is important to give great consideration to the person you… Read More »
FAQs About Florida Probate
Probate is the process of administering a person’s estate, under court supervision, after they have passed away. Many people have heard about probate at one point in their lives, but they are still unfamiliar with it until a loved one passes away. It is only at this time when they have to go through… Read More »
Benefits Of Using A Living Trust
Estate planning entails the use of many different legal documents and tools that can help ensure your family is cared for after you are gone. Estate planning can also ensure that your interests are protected during your lifetime. Wills are often the first document people think of when planning their estate, but there are… Read More »
Common Reasons People Procrastinate Estate Planning
There are many tasks people have to complete every day. They have to go to work, take care of their children, prepare meals, and more. While people may talk about what happens while they are performing these tasks, they rarely talk about actually doing them. This is because they are non-negotiable, essential tasks. However,… Read More »
The Problems With Using AI To Draft Your Estate Plan
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere today. From chatbots used online to content creation and more, it is sometimes impossible to even know when we are interacting with an actual person or AI. Artificial intelligence is used for many purposes today and while it is convenient and gives an appearance of efficiency, relying on this… Read More »
Things To Know When Amending Your Will
All adults in Florida should draft a will that outlines how they want their property distributed upon their death, the preferred guardian of minor children, and more. After creating a will, though, it is also important to review it periodically to ensure it still reflects your final wishes. While it is important to make… Read More »
Estate Planning Tips If You Do Not Have Children
When people do not have children, whether they are married or not, they often regularly face certain questions, such as who will care for them when they are older. Although these questions are sometimes viewed as invasive or inappropriate, they do draw attention to a concern for your future, legacy, and how your estate… Read More »
Why Create A Charitable Trust?
It is not uncommon for people to want to use their property to leave the world a better place when they pass away. Some people simply want to leave behind a legacy of philanthropy, while others want to use the assets they will no longer need to do good in the world. A charitable… Read More »