by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 26, 2016 | Estate and Trust Administration, Living Trust in Florida, Probate, Probate and Trust Administration
Eventually, death comes for us all. When it does, most of us leave behind some form of property or other assets that we have managed to accumulate during our lives. In most instances, people have very specific ideas about how they would like their property distributed... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 24, 2016 | Estate Planning
A power of attorney for use in Fort Myers, Florida is one of the most important components of an estate plan. If you want to have control over what happens if an accident or medical event leaves you incapacitated, you should strongly consider creating a power of... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 22, 2016 | Probate
After a death, Fort Myers probate must occur in order to facilitate the distribution of the assets of the deceased. The property owned by the person who passed away does not just transfer to new owners. There must be formal steps taken to do things like determine who... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 19, 2016 | Estate Planning
If you are considering a DIY (do it yourself) will, you need to think carefully about whether this is really the best approach to take or not. While DIY wills can seem tempting, it is often a mistake to just try to create a will yourself without legal guidance. Your... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 17, 2016 | Living Trust in Florida
Living trusts are a type of trust which you can create in order to allow for assets to transfer outside of probate. Living trusts have many different benefits, but they also have some very important limitations. There are misconceptions about exactly what living... 
