Accidents happen. Illnesses can strike anyone unexpectedly. So, take a moment to get a few basic estate planning tasks out of the way. You—and the people you love—will be glad you did.
Death, while inevitable, is not often predictable. This can leave many people financially unprepared if their spouse suddenly dies–especially if the deceased was the one that took care of the household balance sheet.
Naomi Judd left her daughters, performers Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd, out of her will according to multiple reports.
Probate is a legal process wherein a court oversees the settlement of an estate after the owner passes.
Even Consumer Reports suggests working with an experienced estate planning attorney to make sure documents are correctly prepared.
A trust is an estate planning tool that you may consider using if you want to go beyond drafting a last will and testament.
What do these appointments mean to the person(s) named to act? What happens if they fail or decline to act? Can the planning appoint alternative representatives?
Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a good question.
Estate planning takes a lot of time, but another factor that needs to not be overlooked is having a power of attorney.
It’s easy to overlook an important task after a spouse or other loved one passes away – like retitling assets. It’s a little thing with big ramifications. Follow this checklist to help make a challenging time less confusing.
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1601 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 1
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
