Assuming guardianship over another person and their affairs is a big undertaking. Before acting to become someone’s guardian, it’s wise to educate yourself about the responsibilities and legal obligations of guardianship in your state. If you are a Floridian seeking guardianship of a minor child or incapacitated adult, there are things you may not know...

While none of us like to consider our mortality, death is an inescapable truth. One day, we will pass on and leave behind a myriad of details for our heirs to reconcile. Easing your loved ones' burden in their time of grief requires you to organize your affairs in keeping with your state's...

The significance of our lives is in the legacy left to our loved ones after we are gone. We work a lifetime to build assets and wealth with the hopes of making life easier and sweeter for ourselves and our family.

And while no one likes to contemplate...

It can be difficult to imagine that you would be unable to speak for yourself because of an incapacitating illness or injury. However, that situation can happen to any of us. It often happens as we age, but it can also happen when we are young and healthy. Talking with a Florida estate...

Perhaps the most critical decision during estate planning is naming the person who will administer your trust when you are unable to do so. Selecting a trustee requires thoughtful consideration and early decision making. It is advisable you seek guidance from experienced Florida estate planning attorneys when choosing your estate trustee.

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Probate is the legal process of finalizing a person’s finances and property after death. Through probate, legal debts are paid and property is distributed to heirs. Titles to assets are legally transferred by the personal representative to heirs and filed with the appropriate government offices.

Florida probate attorneys can assist with...

Recent legislation addresses retirement issues and makes it possible for people to save more for retirement. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act created reforms to the retirement system. Advocates tout the SECURE Act as one of the most ground-breaking new retirement savings laws in over a decade. Learn

Families that own a business or have substantial assets may want to consider forming a Family Limited Partnership to protect their assets for future generations. There are many benefits of using a Family Limited Partnership as part of a comprehensive estate plan. However, these partnerships must be created very carefully to ensure that the...

As most of us know, an estate plan is essential to ensuring that your wishes are carried out when you are incapacitated or upon your death. Much of this determination is related to your physical assets. However, as technology continues to become more ingrained in our lives, it is now more important than ever...

Even with a long history of case law, estate planning can sometimes seem overwhelming for people. That’s why it isn’t hard to understand why estate planning for same-sex couples may also prove complex – regardless of whether or not you are married. Luckily, with the help of a Florida estate planning attorney with experience...