Author Archives: Chris M
Using A Personal Property Memorandum In Estate Planning
When someone passes away, it is likely that they have estate planning documents that specify how they want their valuable property to be disbursed among their heirs. However, it is far too common for people to neglect their personal items, any of which may have great sentimental value to the members of their family,… Read More »
Supplemental Needs Trusts Under Florida Law
Being disabled in the United States can be difficult, particularly financially. Families with disabled children often wind up between the proverbial rock and a hard place in terms of providing for them in the long-term, especially if the disabled person receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – SSI imposes a $2,000 asset limit on every… Read More »
Common Mistakes In Florida Asset Protection
For many people, it is difficult to understand why they would need to include specific asset protection in their estate planning – after all, one figures, one plans their estate so that their assets are protected. However, it is generally a good idea to specifically set up your estate plan so that your assets… Read More »
Avoiding Will Contests In Florida
The purpose of estate planning is to avoid any issues with how you want your asset distributed after your passing. However, it is generally impossible to make everyone happy, and it is more common than one might realize for estate planning documents to face some kind of challenge. Will contests happen in Florida for… Read More »
Stepchildren & Florida Estate Planning
If someone dies without a will or other estate planning instruments in Florida, children are second to inherit, after a surviving spouse. However, many people do not stop to think that state law specifically refers only to biological children – which leaves any stepchildren out in the proverbial cold. In order to make certain… Read More »
What Is A Spendthrift Trust?
When making your estate plan, perhaps the most pressing question you have to answer is determining who you want to receive your assets. This is not always an easy choice, for a variety of reasons – not least of all that you may fear your chosen heir spending their inheritance in an irresponsible manner…. Read More »
Florida Advance Directives In The Time Of COVID-19
For the majority of people in the United States, it has been roughly one year since the beginning of COVID-19 quarantine and containment measures. While there is a strong push among some circles to return to normalcy, it cannot be denied that the pandemic has fundamentally altered our society, especially in the way we… Read More »
Why Are People Moving To Florida?
Statistics from the Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research (OEDR) report that approximately 387,000 people moved to the state between April 2019 and April 2020. This is fairly comparable with projections for the next five years, which estimate that Florida will add roughly 303,000 people each year – approximately 831 residents every day…. Read More »
How Can I Make Florida My Domicile?
Previously, we discussed reasons that moving to Florida may be the best option for you and your loved ones. If you decide to take the leap of faith and start your moving process, you should be aware that you do not just automatically become a Florida resident, at least not legally. In order to… Read More »
High Net Worth Estate Planning
Certain characteristics of Florida estate planning are the same regardless of the net worth of the person. However, there are certain issues that tend to appear more often for those with higher net worth, and it is crucial that those who are in such a position be aware of the details that can show… Read More »