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Your Estate Planning Checklist
Thinking about planning your estate can be uncomfortable. No one wants to think about their last wishes, and considering the many different parts of a comprehensive plan can be overwhelming. Fortunately, it does not have to be that way. Our Daytona Beach estate planning lawyer has created a checklist that breaks down the steps,… Read More »
How To Disprove Undue Influence
Comprehensive estate plans include many important legal documents. Of these, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney are some of the most common. As with so many legal documents, these can also be challenged in probate court. People sometimes contest wills or trusts to obtain property from the estate, as a beneficiary who disagrees with… Read More »
What Estate Planning Documents Do Single Parents Need?
Your life as a single parent is a very busy one. You have to go to work to support your child, help them with their homework, and play an active role in their extracurricular activities. These are just a few of the responsibilities you face every day. Even when co-parenting with someone else, life… Read More »
How Does The Lack Of Privacy During Probate Hurt Your Beneficiaries?
Of all the reasons people create estate plans, one of the biggest is to help their loved ones avoid the probate process. The probate process is not inherently bad, but it does have some drawbacks. It is time-consuming, costly, and it also becomes a matter of public record. The lack of confidentiality during probate… Read More »
Why Is Estate Planning So Important For Same-Sex Couples?
Regardless of whether you are married or unwed but in a committed relationship, estate planning addresses what will happen when you pass away, as well as your preferences at certain times during your lifetime. Although same-sex marriage was legalized in 2015 by the U.S. Supreme Court with the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges, this… Read More »
Can A Will Alone Help Your Family Avoid Probate?
Most people know that drafting a last will and testament is important. Your will has many functions. You can name a guardian for your minor children, name the beneficiaries you would like to receive your property after you pass away, and state your other last wishes. Your will is very important and for many… Read More »
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Planning Your Estate
Drafting a will, trust, and other estate planning documents is an important step to take in the event that you become incapacitated or pass away. Unfortunately, there are common mistakes people make and these have a negative impact on them, and their loved ones after they pass away. Below, our Daytona Beach estate planning… Read More »
Understanding The Intestate Succession Laws In Florida
There are many reasons to create a will but perhaps the most important is so your estate is not subject to the intestate succession laws. When a person passes away and they did not have a will, no one legally owns their estate. To determine how the estate will be divided, it must go… Read More »
Common Questions After Losing A Parent
The bond between a child and their parent is a strong one and it does not end after the child enters adulthood. After a person has grown up, and even after having a family of their own, adults often still rely on their parents for guidance and support. Losing a parent is one of… Read More »
Are Holographic Wills Legal In Florida?
Drafting a will is an important and responsible thing to do. However, there are very specific legal requirements you must comply with to make sure your will is legally recognized and upheld. Sometimes, a person simply scribbles out their last wishes and calls it their will. Unfortunately, these documents are not considered legal and… Read More »