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How Probate Deals With Unpaid Bills
The probate process can lead to creditors asking for any unpaid bills/debts to be paid. By going over what this means, and speaking with a lawyer, you will have a much easier time protecting your estate. What Is Probate? The definition of probate is as follows: a court process that allows your assets to… Read More »
The 3 Adjustments You Must Make To Your Estate Plan After A Divorce
You must adjust and update your estate plan after any significant life changes occur. Just as you might assume, this includes divorce. Right after a divorce, it is of the utmost importance that you adjust your estate. By going over the three adjustments you must make to your estate plan after a divorce, and… Read More »
Losing Your Trust Documents
Every single one of the documents that outline, and affirm, a trust must be protected. If these documents are lost, then it can be more difficult for the wishes connected to the trust to be brought to fruition. Going over what happens if you lose your trust documents, and speaking with an estate planning… Read More »
The Benefits Of A Survivorship Deed
A survivorship deed offers many benefits. By going over some of those benefits, and speaking with a lawyer, you can determine whether or not a survivorship deed is right for you. What Is A Survivorship Deed? A survivorship deed is a deed that lets two people own property together. Just as an example, if… Read More »
If You Have A Revocable Living Trust, Will Your Estate Go Through Probate?
The probate process can, and should, be avoided. And, with that in mind, the best way to bypass the probate process is to develop a good estate plan, as well as a good trust. Going over how a revocable living trust affects probate, and speaking with a lawyer, will allow you, and your beneficiaries,… Read More »
The 2 Best Ways To Avoid An Estate Tax
The state of Florida does not have an estate tax. And, for this reason, when someone passes away, the items within their estate will not be taxed by the state of Florida. Even though the above is true, there is one caveat: the state of Florida doesn’t have an estate tax, but there is… Read More »
What Happens To Your Bank Account After You Pass Away?
Right after you pass away, a number of things can, and likely will, happen to your bank account. By going over these things, and speaking with a lawyer, you can ensure that your estate planning wishes are granted. What Happens To Your Bank Account After You Pass Away? A variety of different things can… Read More »
What Will Happen If You Don’t File Probate In Florida?
Right after an individual passes away, their will must go through the probate process. By doing so, the assets outlined within that will can be managed, and distributed, in a manner that aligns with the deceased’s wishes. A variety of different estate planning arrangements can, and do, bypass probate. But, if an individual doesn’t… Read More »
You Can Include Charitable Donations In Your Will
Your will can, and should, include the assets you wish to give to your beneficiaries. But, that is not all: your will should also include the types of charitable donations you wish to make, right after you pass. Going over the ways in which you can include charitable donations in your will, and speaking… Read More »
3 Reasons You Should Hire A Probate Lawyer
The probate process is never easy. But, it can be much, much easier if you obtain legal help. Going over the three main reasons you should hire a probate lawyer, and speaking to a lawyer who specializes in probate, will allow you to navigate probate with ease. Reason 01: Doing So Speeds Up The… Read More »
