Florida Estate Planning Legal Guides (17 found)

Written by Joshua Thomas Keleske
Revocable Trusts are a popular, but sometimes misused tool in estate planning. If your circumstances require a Trust in your planning, then its use can be very worthwhile for you and your family.
Posted in Trusts 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Shawn C Newman
You have likely heard that if you do nothing else to take care of your legal affairs, you should write a will, and it’s pretty good advice. If you don't make a will before your death, state law will determine who gets your property and a judge may decide who will raise your children.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Wills / Living Wills about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Robert Christopher Adamski
These seven things people do actually do more harm than good when they plan to manage their assets and pass those assets on to their loved ones.
Posted in Estate Planning 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan
THIS IS A GUIDE ON THE ESTATE PLANNING AT EACH PERSON SHOULD DO AND WHY AND HOW GULF COAST LEGAL SERVICES CAN PROVIDE THIS SERVICE TO PEOPLE AGE 60 AND OVER AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND SPOUSES FREE OF CHARGE
Posted in Estate Planning 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Lesly C Longa
Without a will, state law will determine how your property will be disposed after your death. Wills vary in complexity. A person can use a will to achieve a variety of objectives. If you already have a will, there are certain events that may trigger the need to update your will or estate plan.
Posted in Wills / Living Wills about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Joshua Thomas Keleske
There are a number of ways your estate can be distributed to your family after your death. Each allows a different degree of control over distribution, and each poses different challenges and opportunities that you should thorough consider.
Posted in Estate Planning 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Shawn C Newman
The primary function of a Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) is to avoid estate death taxes on the proceeds from the estate of the deceased peron. If not done properly, the life insurance money may be included in the decedent's estate and be taxed as high as 55 percent by the IRS!
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Trusts 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Joseph Franklin Pippen Jr.
A funded Living Trust has many advantages over using a Will in estate planning
Posted in Estate Planning 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by David Michael Goldman
In an effort to avoid the costs and time involved with a Florida probate case, many families rely on techniques that that they hear about from friends or that were used by previous generations. These can cause eligibility problems when applying for Medicaid coverage.
8 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted in Elder Law 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Richard Eugene Ehrlich
A simple process for transferring assets after a loved one dies.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Estate Planning 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Richard Eugene Ehrlich
The basic process of transferring assets pursuant to a deceased's instructions.
Posted in Probate 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Steven W. Ledbetter
No matter how small your property or assets, whether you're single or married, whether or not you have children or even pets, it's important to have a will that designates what happens to your property after your death, or else the courts decide who gets–or doesn't get–what.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Estate Planning 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Joshua Thomas Keleske
If you have minor children, then naming a guardian will probably be the most important decision that you can make in preparing your estate plan. Some of the important factors that should be addressed when naming a guardian include common beliefs, location and ability/willingness to act.
Posted in Estate Planning 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Joshua Thomas Keleske
Many individuals struggle to select the right personal representative to settle their estates and trustee to manage their trust assets. You need someone who can take the time necessary to manage the process of assembling, appraising and dividing all of your assets you've left for your beneficiaries.
Posted in Estate Planning 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by William Nelson Kirk
When you change your legal place of residence and domicile to Florida, there are several things you should do. You should clearly indicate by your actions that you intend to make Florida your legal residence.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Estate Planning 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by William Nelson Kirk
An Individual who is considering becoming a Florida should be aware of the related advantages and other issues to be addressed in connection with this change in residency status.
Posted in Estate Planning 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Lucreita D. Becude
Wills and Trusts are an essential part of estate planning. Depending on the assets you hold, will determine the extent of your needs.
Posted in Estate Planning 19 days ago. Jurisdiction: Florida