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Updating Your Estate Plan to Reflect Your Divorce
Some people say that the most difficult time to get divorced is in your 30s. Others hold that age 47 is the most stressful time in your life and, it follows, that getting divorced at that time would only compound the stress. Getting divorced when your children are minors, as is often the case… Read More »
Understanding the SECURE Act
Retirement is a major milestone for the working population and planning for it wisely decides the quality of life post-retirement. The passing of the SECURE Act has been a ray of hope for many Americans as it facilitates better retirement savings. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was passed as… Read More »
Estate Planning for Small Business Owners in Florida
Estate planning involves having proper plans in place that will determine how your business will run, and whether or not the estate taxes will be minimized upon the death of the owner. For small business owners, their business is usually the largest asset that they have. Most of the time with small businesses, after… Read More »
Tips for Preparing Your Estate for Retirement
Is your retirement day coming near? Have you considered all the aspects that come along with retirement? Do you want to prepare your estate for retirement? Do you want to make sure that your assets are properly allocated among your loved ones with no tax burden whatsoever? Here are some of the tips that… Read More »
Myths Regarding the Florida Probate
If you live in Florida, it is important to make yourself aware of the varied nuances involved during the probate process. Probate can be mysterious, and this is why we are here with a list of myths to clear the air. Let’s have a look at some common myths. When you create a will,… Read More »
Should Transfer on Death Accounts Be Part of Your Estate Plan?
Unfortunately, many estates end up going to probate. In some states this isn’t a major issue, but in others it can be a costly headache. That is why it is important to understand how Transfer on Death accounts operate and how they can be used as an estate planning tool to help you avoid… Read More »
When Can a Will Be Contested?
You’ve heard the stories before. A son who is the only child to a doting mother who promised to leave everything to him when she died. However, after she passed away, the son discovered that his mother had recently had her will redone and left everything to her housekeeper. Is the son simply left… Read More »
The Pros and Cons of Putting Your Property in a Trust
It’s not an uncommon issue for parents to worry that their adult children will throw their inheritance away on fast living, drugs, or alcohol, have it taken by creditors, or have a spouse take their inheritance in a divorce settlement. However, holding their inheritance property in a trust can have a lot of benefits…. Read More »
Don’t Wait Until Your Loved One Is No Longer Mentally Competent
One of the hard parts of being an attorney is advising adult children who have suddenly realized they need to step in and help their aging parent. Perhaps their mother isn’t making sound decisions anymore regarding her healthcare, or their father is falling behind on his bills. Whatever the reason, transitioning control of such… Read More »
Estate Planning After a New Baby
Congratulations! You’ve just welcomed a little bundle of joy into your life and what was a family of two is now a family of three. You’ve baby proofed the house, found the perfect name, and bought all of the necessities to take care of your little one. But have you created your estate plan?… Read More »
