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Do You Need A Lawyer For Probate In Florida?
Going through the probate process can be overwhelming and complicated, particularly if you have to go through it after just losing someone you love. Probate is a legal process that administers and distributes a person’s estate after they pass away. During probate, the will of the deceased is validated, debts and taxes are paid,… Read More »
How To Locate An Unresponsive Beneficiary
When thinking about probate, it is easy to assume that all beneficiaries would willingly come forward to claim their inheritance. However, this does not always happen. Beneficiaries may have moved far away, lost touch with the decedent, or simply do not want to come forward to claim their inheritance. Unresponsive beneficiaries can complicate the… Read More »
Do Married Couples Need Separate Wills?
When married couples start estate planning, they typically understand that they need a will. Some couples worry that drafting two separate documents will result in confusion, inconsistencies, disputes, and potentially additional costs. However, in Florida, both spouses need to have their own will. When a will is drafted and executed properly, it is the… Read More »
Three Important Elements To Include In Your Will
Drafting a will is one of the most responsible things you can do for your loved ones. You will have to make many personal decisions when drafting your will, but that does not mean you can include any provision you wish. Below, our Daytona Beach will drafting lawyer outlines the three most important provisions… Read More »
FAQs About Minor Guardianship In Florida
Minor children require guardianship in a number of situations. Their parents may have passed away suddenly in an accident or due to an illness. In other situations, the parents of the child are alive but are deemed unfit to raise a minor child. If you are considering establishing guardianship for a minor child, regardless… Read More »
Steps Involved In The Florida Probate Process
Losing someone you love is never easy, but in the following weeks and months, you may also have to go through probate. Probate is the process of administering someone’s estate after they pass away and it can be costly and time-consuming. If you have never gone through probate before, the entire process can seem… Read More »
Who Should You Involve In Estate Planning?
Estate planning is an intricate process meant to protect your property, and your future. The decisions you make throughout the process are very personal, but this does not mean that you have to, or should, do it alone. In addition to working with a Daytona Beach estate planning lawyer, there are other individuals you… Read More »
Four Reasons To Include A Trust In Your Estate Plan
Many people are aware that they should include a will in their estate plan. However, there are other legal tools that should also be included in your plan, such as a trust. There are many good reasons to include one or more trusts in your estate plan. These legal documents can bring certain benefits… Read More »
How Does Guardianship Work In Florida?
Planning a guardianship can be challenging and unpredictable. At times, guardianship occurs due to a sudden accident or illness and people do not have the opportunity to plan for it. Deciding to become a guardian is a meaningful and selfless act that provides a child with the opportunity to flourish, even under extraordinarily difficult… Read More »
Should You Keep Your Will In A Safe Deposit Box?
It is no surprise that safe deposit boxes are the first choice for people to store their valuables. These safes are located at financial institutions and are often used to store jewelry, important documents, and more. While safe deposit boxes are helpful when storing certain items, they should never be used to store your… Read More »