Archives for: January, 2016

Develop Florida Estate Plans Early for Best Results

Do you think that estate planning is only for the wealthy? Think again. Almost all Florida residents could benefit from the expertise provided by an estate planning professional who can help you understand the implications of local law when it comes to your assets. No matter how many assets you have, you need to have a plan for their distribution after your death. Without this critical forethought, your family members could be left with an estate in disarray, causing them endless stress and anxiety.

Help your family understand your estate plan by having uncomfortable discussions as early as possible. No one wants to spend time talking about their own death, but the details of your [..]

Communication is Key to Florida Estate Plans

Do your kids know where your will is?

It is a scene that Florida attorneys see played out too many times in their local offices. Parents often leave their adult children without any idea about their final wishes, even neglecting to tell them where to find their estate planning documents. The implications of that failure are staggering, as relatives can be subjected to serious stress because of failed communication. In one case, an attorney tells the story of a man who failed to adequately plan, leaving his sister as the sole executor of his estate without any direction. The man died at age 60; after his passing, his sister was forced to spend months digging [..]