Florida Estate Planning Blog
The Hidden Risks of Adding Your Child as a Life Insurance Beneficiary
Discover why adding your child as a life insurance beneficiary has inherent risks and explore how trusts and appointing a legal guardian can best ensure that your child’s future is secure.
Your Florida College Student Needs a Power of Attorney for Finance and Healthcare
For some students, next semester means starting college, which may include leaving home for the first time.
How Should Divorcing Couples Deal with Estate Planning in Florida?
Estate planning and divorce are intricate processes, each filled with legal nuances and detailed accounting (to say nothing of the emotions involved).
What a Personal Representative Needs to Know
After relatives die, there is a tedious, messy process of managing what they leave behind. Relationships can suffer in the aftermath.
Florida Estate Planning can Include Pets as Well as ‘Regular’ People
Pet owners bring their animals on vacation, buy them fancy food and pay more for their healthcare. Including them in estate planning is a logical next step, estate lawyers and pet owners say.
Estate Planning Checklist for 2025: A Comprehensive Guide
Estate planning is more than writing a will; it’s a plan to manage and distribute assets to your dependents. It documents your healthcare preferences, so a loved one decides on medical care according to your wishes. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) Adviser’s article, “Estate Planning Guide and Checklist for 2024,” offers a comprehensive overview of what to consider when planning your estate. This blog post distills the key points from the article and provides an actionable checklist for 2024. Understanding Estate Planning Estate planning organizes your affairs to fulfill your wishes after you pass away. It encompasses decisions about…
Do Single Childless People Need an Estate Plan in Florida?
When you’re single and have no children, estate planning looks a little different than for someone who’s married or has children.
Black and Hispanic Individuals Less Likely to Have an Estate Plan or Receive Inheritance
Inadequate access to estate planning frequently prevents Black and Hispanic families from passing down wealth, which perpetuates the racial wealth gap.
Probate Avoidance Strategies in Florida: How to Keep Your Estate Out of Court
If I knew then what I know now about probate, I’d have done more to avoid the process altogether with my mother’s estate.
Planning for Retirement with a Special Needs Child in Florida
Planning for retirement when you have a child with special needs is difficult. However, you can overcome this challenge with thorough, strategic estate planning.