Probate is the process of authenticating a Will and administering a person’s estate. It is also the process of administering someone’s estate who does not have a Will (intestate). Probate can be highly complex or straightforward and simple. It depends on the decedent’s estate and other factors. Our Florida estate...
Going through probate means that a deceased person’s estate goes through the court when it gets administered. There are simple forms of probate in Florida, as well as some types of probate that are more lengthy, complicated, and expensive. There are ways to keep your estate out of probate and get your...
Do you have a trust, or are you considering adding a trust to your estate plan? If so, choosing a successor trustee is a crucial step in the process.
A poor choice for a successor trustee could destroy the legacy you built for your family. Choosing the wrong...
A corporate trustee is a trust company, investment firm, or bank trust department that manages a trust. The trustee manages and controls the trust according to the terms you outlined in the trust agreement. You can name an individual to serve as a trustee. However, it is wise to discuss the...
People often want to include their favorite charities in their estate plans in addition to providing for their loved ones. There are quite a few ways to accomplish charitable giving through your will or living trust.
This blog will discuss how to ensure your charitable giving goals are...
Usually, business succession does not go well without a plan. Eventually, business succession will happen with or without a plan because we are all mortal. When you think about all the work you put into building and running your business, you owe it to yourself to develop a plan for how you will step...
