Estate Planning

FAQs about guardianship

Estate planning ensures your loved ones understand your wishes after your passing, but safeguarding minor children or vulnerable adults requires additional considerations. In Florida, appointing a guardian through your will becomes important. However, the process may...

Why does probate exist?

Probate is a mechanism for the orderly distribution of a deceased person's assets. It can also settle the affairs of a person. It serves several important purposes, ensuring a fair and transparent transition of property and responsibilities. Asset distribution and...

More young Americans making wills, estate plans

Creating wills and estate plans used to be a task many associated with older generations. However, a growing trend is emerging among young Americans who are recognizing the importance of having these legal documents in place. Several factors are contributing to this...

Do all estate plans go through probate in Florida?

The Florida Courts reported 161,142 probate filings in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. This number represents only the number of people whose estates went through this process and not the number of people who actually died during that time because not every estate goes to...

What does the executor of a will do?

When someone passes away, many important tasks need to take place to ensure their wishes come to pass and their estate settles properly. The executor of a will plays an integral part in caring for an estate during this time. If you are drafting your will in Florida,...

What can cause probate to last longer?

If you have a loved one who recently died, you probably do not want probate to last longer than necessary. The time period of closing an estate can vary. Sometimes probate drags out for months or even over a year. By understanding different factors that affect the...

4 myths about estate planning

Estate planning, the process of arranging for the management and distribution of an individual's estate after death, often faces a series of misconceptions. These misconceptions stem from a lack of information, misunderstandings or preconceived notions. These mistaken...