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A complete estate plan must include certain essential parts. In fact, it is similar to building a snowman in some respects. The traditional snowman has several critical components: bottom, middle,

During your lifetime, your retirement account has good asset protection, but as soon as you pass that account to a loved one, that protection evaporates. This means one lawsuit, including

We specialize in estate planning matters, but our expertise also extends into the realm of business planning. You have a lot of decisions to make when you decide to go

According to surveys, the majority of American adults are going through life without properly executed estate plans. Many people don’t even know exactly what estate planning is, or why it

Instant Access to Vital Documents Any firm can help you prepare your advance directives. These documents, such as your healthcare power of attorney, give you control over the medical treatment

Most people think of probate as a private process. However, since wills are filed at the courthouse, probated estates become a matter of public record.  That means your nosey neighbor

Today many people are using a revocable living trust instead of a will or joint ownership as the foundation of their estate plan. When properly prepared, a living trust will

After a loved one dies, her estate must be settled. While most people want the settlement process to be done ASAP, probate can take between 18 and 24 months.  Yes,

The bad news: probated estates are subject to a variety of costs from attorneys, executors, appraisers, accountants, courts, and state law. Depending on the probate’s complexity, fees can run into

There has been a revision to Florida’s Health Care Surrogate Act (the “law”) which may affect your Health Care Power of Attorney; the change in the law was effective October