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As your parents or relatives age, you may worry about their vulnerability to manipulation. Undue influence is a grave concern that can affect elderly or vulnerable individuals. It can lead to changes in their estate plans or financial decisions. Understanding the...
When studying options for end-of-life estate planning, a will is one of the most effective legal tools at your disposal. It allows you to ensure that your loved ones inherit your assets. While the contents of your will are crucial, it is just as important to pick a...
Establishing a trust can be challenging, especially when the settlor has no idea what will happen in the future. At some level, they may be able to foresee problems and scenarios, helping them create a setup that can stay applicable for a long time. Other times, the...
One of the most potent legal documents is the power of attorney (POA). It grants authority to an agent to act on behalf of the principal. In estate planning, a POA can authorize the agent to give directives for the estate owner’s health condition. It may also allow an...
Beneficiary designations are crucial in determining who inherits an estate owner’s assets upon death. It ensures that their retirement accounts, insurance policies and similar assets are distributed according to their wishes. Accordingly, clearly specifying...
Probate is the standard legal process for settling the estate after its owner passes on. It often involves many subsequent stages and transactions, involving validation of the deceased's will, property appraisal, debt payments, tax-related requirements and...
This holiday season, Florida residents are likely to spend time with loved ones near and far. While this is a season to spend quality time with each other, it is also the time of year where it might be suitable to discuss your estate plan and your wishes. Young or...
The person who controls a trust is called the trustee. If you’re choosing a trustee, or if you’re a beneficiary of a trust, one concern is how much that trustee gets paid for managing the assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries. The answer depends on the terms of...
Expecting that you would be together for life, you likely included your former spouse in your estate plan. But with the end of your marriage, it is now necessary for you to cut any emotional and financial ties to your former spouse. Although divorce overrides a will...
Yes. Even those with severe mental health conditions like Alzheimer’s can engage in effective estate planning. The key here is ensuring that the person creating the estate plan has the requisite mental capacity to create legally binding legal documents. This means...