Cash Me If You Can
Have you ever stayed up late wondering what happens to your debt after you die? Common types of debt that we worry about include unpaid credit cards, school loans, mortgages, and so many more. If you carry any of these debts, continue reading. When someone passes away, creditors generally have two years to file claims […]
The Right Way to Leave Assets to your Baby
We all want to have the peace of mind that our minor children will be taken care of when something happens to us. Aunts, uncles, grandparents, and other family members may want to leave some of their property to minor children as well. But there is a big difference between good intentions and a solid […]
Meeting your Estate Planning Attorney for the First Time? Here’s what to Expect:
“Easy decisions equals a hard life, hard decisions equals an easy life.” As human beings we tend to put off difficult decisions for a later time but unfortunately “later” oftentimes becomes “never”. When it comes to making sure our loved ones are cared for, it is important to plan ahead of time. We are here […]
Planning for the Honeymoon
Getting re-married? Congratulations! But before you go on your honeymoon you may want to consider your estate plan. If you are not getting married for the first time and you have children, there are two main reasons why you should be concerned about your estate and how your loved ones may be affected: homestead rights and […]
Estate Planning Check-Ups are as Important as a Yearly Physical
So you set up an estate plan? Great! Now, you can forget about it right? Wrong! An estate plan just like anything else in life has to be changed along with major changes in your life. It is highly recommended that people review their estate planning documents every few years or when a significant life […]
Your Future Made Secure Today
Do you or a loved one have dementia? It may come as no surprise to you that approximately 5 million Americans currently have dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and can have profound effects. One of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Dementia is memory loss which typically worsens over time. Dealing with the […]
Hand Me a Pen, “Will” ya?
In a world of E-mail, Skype, Face-time, and virtual work stations, who uses pen and paper anymore? In our increasingly digital world, it is clear that businesses in both the public and private sector are leveraging technology to get things done faster and more “e-fficiently”; but are certain procedures best accomplished the old way? When […]
Exhume Me?
Have you ever wondered what happens to your property if you die without a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) and have no living relatives? In Florida, if you die without a Will and have no living relatives at the time of your death, (assuming you did not set up a Trust or had beneficiaries listed […]
Estate Planning for College-Bound Kids
A Potential Problem Can you imagine a situation in which you receive an alarming phone call from your child’s college roommate stating that your child was rushed to the Emergency Room? Now can you imagine not “being there” for them because a Doctor is not obligated to give you any information regarding their medical care? […]
