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Many people think that their estate plan only deals with who’s going to get what when the creator passes away. There’s another facet to a comprehensive estate plan that they need to think about. This is who they want to take care of their affairs if they become...
Florida has long been home to an annual migration of “snowbirds,” or folks who live in colder states most of the year, retreating to second homes in Florida when the weather in their home states gets too chilly. What happens when a loved one who lives most of the year...
The community where you live has likely changed substantially since you bought your home. The longer you have lived there, the more drastically the characteristics of your neighborhood may have shifted. What was once a relatively rural area may have experienced infill...
Many people use their estate plan to detail their wishes for their funeral. It’s also wise to make sure that there’s enough money for whatever kind of send-off you’ve chosen. Whether you prefer a small, family-only gathering or a rousing party, it’s likely going to...
Aside from forgetting to make an estate plan in the first place, one thing many people forget is to tell anyone they have made an estate plan. You might not realize how many problems it can cause. Let’s look at a few situations to see why. You have a horrific car...
People who own land want to have the full and rightful use of that land. They don’t want to have to deal with a neighbor illegally using part of their land. Unfortunately, some people don’t pay close attention to boundary lines so they don’t know exactly where they...
If you’re the executor of an estate, you may not have anticipated that one of your challenges might be having to track down a missing heir or other beneficiary. However, that can happen if the contact information the deceased person had for one of their extended or...
Many older adults choose to spend their golden years in Florida. They sell their home in another state to move full-time to the Sunshine State, or they travel back and forth between another residence and their Florida home. When someone officially moves to Florida or...
Most people believe all they need to complete their estate planning process is a properly written will. However, this is not always the case. A good estate plan should avoid probate, protect your assets, save on taxes and designate someone to act on your behalf should...
When you’re buying a home, the one thing you want to be sure of is that your contract is legally binding. You don’t want to find out later that there was a problem with your contract or that it isn’t protecting you in the way you expected it to. Do you know what to...