Monthly Archives: November 2021
Benefits of a Power of Attorney
What are the benefits of a power of attorney? A power of attorney is an estate planning tool that grants one person, a designated agent, the right to act for another person known as the principal. In a power of attorney document, you can give your agent limited or broad authority to make decisions… Read More »
Protecting Your Unmarried Partner in an Estate Plan
While creating a comprehensive estate is beneficial for all Floridians, it is essential to have one to provide for your unmarried partner. Unmarried couples in Naples, Florida is not uncommon. But if you want to make sure your partner receives some financial assets upon your death, you need to make a estate plan that… Read More »
Joint Tenancy to Avoid Probate
In Florida, the type of property ownership can affect you in probate court. If the property is held in joint tenancy with the right of survivorship, it will pass to the surviving owner outside of probate. It can have a significant impact on the administration of your estate after your death. Joint tenancy with… Read More »
Use of Pre and Post-Marital Agreements to Protect Assets
Pre and post-marital agreements are important tools for Florida asset protection. A premarital agreement (also known as a prenuptial agreement or prenup) is a legal agreement made by prospective spouses that sets forth each party’s responsibilities and rights during marriage, in the event of divorce, and at death. The difference between a pre and… Read More »