Will and Testament Law

Photo by Pexels Introduction to Florida estate planning Florida estate planning is a crucial process that helps you protect your assets and provide for your loved ones after your passing. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials of Florida estate law, the importance of estate planning, and the key components to include in your estate plan. You’ll also learn about...

A living trust can be a great option to ensure your assets are dispersed exactly as you want them to be in the event of your death.  While it does not exactly replace a will, it is a tool that can save you money in the long run.  There are several different types of living trusts.  While you do not need a lawyer to develop a trust, it may not be a bad idea to hire one. The Benefits of a...

Casey Kasem was a legendary disc jockey and voice actor.  He brought us America’s Top 40 and the voice of Shaggy in Scooby Doo.  In June of 2014, he ultimately died from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, but the immediate cause of death was sepsis (a systemic infection of multiple organ systems) and his family is ruthlessly battling for his fortune because he did not have a will. Jean...

You are probably aware that people should have a will which outlines the future of an individual’s assets.  Sometimes just having a will is not enough.  The quality of the will can make an enormous difference.  If a will is not “air-tight”, people can have success contesting it and that can lead to an estate battle.  Some estate battles can be ugly and have huge consequences.  Continue...

If you have a will, great job.  If you do not have a will, take a look at A Beginner’s Guide to Will and Testament Law to learn about what a will is and why you need one. Choosing to create a will on your own is legal, but you should really consider enlisting the services of an experienced estate planning attorney in Florida because of two words: probate court. What is Probate Court?...

You may feel like you do not need a will at this point in your life.  Maybe you have not made one because you do not know what it is or how to have one created.  It is important to understand that you need a will if you are at least 20 years old because you do not want to leave your loved ones with a mess to sort through if something happens to you. What Exactly is a Will? A will is a legal...