Estate Planning

Parents of children with special needs have many extra responsibilities, whether the child is a minor or an adult. All parents are mortal, but when you have a child with special needs, you think about the fact that one day you will not be here to take care of your child.

A Florida special needs estate planning attorney can walk you through your options and evaluate the special considerations for parents of special needs children.
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Revocable living trusts have become a popular estate planning tool among Floridians. What are they and do you need one?

Revocable living trusts are not standardized estate planning options that suit every person’s needs. Rather, they are complex documents individualized to address a person’s specific estate planning goals, assets, and tax liabilities. As experienced Read more . . .

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 about guardianship in Florida. Engaging a Read more . . .

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 probate guidelines.

In Florida, all decedents’ estates pass through a probate process. During probate, the debts and assets of the deceased are reviewed and reconciled to pay off debts and distribute assets While it is best to hire an experienced Read more . . .

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 their own mortality, it's important to consider how you want your estate distributed after your death. An experienced Read more . . .

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 Read more . . .

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.

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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 Read more . . .

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 to take your digital life into account when planning. Your Read more . . .

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 in estate planning for the LGBTQ community, it can be made much easier. 

Rights of Same-Sex Couples Upheld

Prior to 2015 when the U.S.
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