It’s not easy. And the usual response I hear is that nobody wants to talk about such a morbid topic. Remember though that estate planning isn’t only about post-mortem affairs. Planning for disability or other complications before death are all part of the estate planning process. Statistically, you and everyone else on this planet will become significantly disabled or incapacitated, long before …
Parents of minor children need a Last Will and Testament “I don’t own anything of real value, why do I need a Will?” Do you have a child under 18? If the answer is yes and you want to be sure they are in the right hands if you should die, then you should have a Will. Although not unique …
But it’s worth your time…
I shy away from scare tactics, but the latest story about Marlise Munoz – a 33 year old and 22 weeks pregnant woman is horrifying. A judge in Texas has (reluctantly, I’m sure) ordered that she be taken off of life support. This isn’t a story about the importance of having documents like a “Health Care Surrogate Designation” (though you …
I recently wrote about probate and homestead property over at our sister site, WeProbateFlorida.com. It’s worth a look if you’re wondering what happens if you don’t create an estate plan at all and the property remains in your name after you pass. In the coming days, I’ll address the nuances of owning and titling real estate so that it effectively …
What’s the difference anyway? Nope, there is no punchline here. This isn’t a lawyer joke. But this is a pretty common question when I tell people what I do. What is a Florida Probate Attorney? A probate attorney guides and assists people in the administration of a persons estate. More specifically, a Florida probate attorney is versed in the often …
