Monthly Archives: July 2020
Estate Planning & Providing For Stepchildren
Florida’s families are more blended now than they perhaps ever have been, with divorce rates high and it no longer being as stigmatized to have a child out of wedlock. Very often stepchildren will become just as dear to their stepparents as any blood relation – only to be thunderstruck when they are left… Read More »
When Is A Power Of Attorney Appropriate?
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants one person, a designated agent, the right to make choices for the principal (the person who is the subject of the POA). There are many different family situations where a POA is appropriate, but it is not always the answer to every problem…. Read More »
What Is A Florida Revocable Living Trust?
When most people think about estate planning, they will execute a will and be done with the entire process. In reality, there are multiple different types of estate planning instruments, and many will actually serve your purposes much better than a simple will. One of these instruments is a trust, and perhaps the most… Read More »
Will My Florida Estate Be Taxed?
For many, one of the many attractive perks of living in Florida is the absence of many state taxes – there is no state income tax, and for many years running the state has had one of the lowest tax burdens in the country. However, when dealing with your estate planning, you may still… Read More »