Category Archives: Wills
Mistakes People Make When Creating a Will in Florida
To start, the first, most impactful error with preparing a will is not doing it at all. According to Senior Living magazine, older Americans are expected to transfer more than $36 trillion in assets to loved ones, charities, and other beneficiaries. Unfortunately, approximately one-half of these individuals do not have a will, despite knowing… Read More »
Overview Of Self-Proving Affidavits For Florida Wills
Most people are aware that a testator (the person who is making the will) must be of sound mind and body to create a will, but there are many other legal criteria that must be met to ensure it is legal. One important requirement relates to signing and having other witnesses observe the execution… Read More »
Reasons To Consider Changing Your Florida Will
You get a great sense of accomplishment when you work with your Florida estate planning attorney to prepare and execute your Last Will and Testament. Your will is one of the most important cornerstones of your legacy when you pass, and it may work in conjunction with a living trust or other documents. However,… Read More »
Considerations When Cutting An Heir Out Of Your Estate Plan In Florida
Finding out that someone has been cut out of a decedent’s estate plan can be among the most jaw-dropping moments in a TV or film drama, but many people do consider their options in real life as well. Essentially, the objective is to leave out a person who would normally inherit part of the… Read More »
Decisions Florida Law Makes For You When You Die Without A Will
The list of reasons people avoid making a will or estate plan is long, but some will probably sound familiar. Procrastination, financial considerations, and viewing estate planning as a morbid topic are often cited for not preparing a will. Whatever your reasons may be, it is essential to know what happens when you do… Read More »
Types Of Florida Estate Litigation You Avoid With A Will
Most people will do all they can to avoid litigation during their lifetimes, but you might not expect that legal action could even arise after your passing. Though your estate may be in the position to sue or defend claims, some of the most common lawsuits involve administration of the estate itself. The best… Read More »
Assets You Should Exclude When Preparing A Will
The point is driven home quite often, but many Floridians can use a reminder of the importance of creating a will. As noted by the financial planning and wealth management team at Forbes, everyone needs one regardless of age, wealth, or family situation. Your will enables you to pass assets to beneficiaries and choose… Read More »
Understanding Different Types Of Wills Under Florida Law
When you consider that a will is one of the most fundamental components of an estate plan, it seems unfair that the various types available under Florida law can create such confusion. The basic definition of a will is any instrument which disposes of a person’s property at or after death, including a document… Read More »
What Can a Will NOT Do Under Florida Estate Planning Laws?
For many people, creating a will might seem like an overwhelming task. Caring.com, an online resource for information on issues that affect aging individuals, surveyed 2,400 respondents to find that under half have executed a will or other estate planning documents. The individuals provided different reasons why they have not undertaken the process, but… Read More »
Four Types of Wills Under Florida Estate Planning Laws
A last will and testament is one of the most important, foundational estate planning documents you prepare. It gives you control over where your assets go upon your death, thereby giving you peace of mind during your lifetime knowing that your final affairs are addressed. By law, creating a will is relatively straightforward: You… Read More »
