Tag Archives: estate planning lawyer in naples
Why Do I Need a DNR Order?
Many people are unaware that estate planning involves more than the distribution of your property after you die. AN important part is planning for your incapacity. One tool everyone should consider having in their plan is a do-not-resuscitate order. This order is often called a DNR or DNR order. In estate plans, you should… Read More »
How to Fund a Trust
Funding your trust is a critical step in estate planning. It is the process of transferring the ownership of your assets to your trust. How to fund a trust with competency and ease is often best served with the help of a good trust lawyer. A trust is often a better vehicle than a… Read More »
Estate Plans Things to Know in Florida
Estate plans and estate planning developed into a distinct area of law over centuries, driven by changing societal, economic, and legal factors. It encompasses a wide range of legal tools and strategies aimed at managing an individual’s assets during their lifetime and ensuring the orderly distribution of assets upon death. Local Florida estate… Read More »
Updating My Will
One of the most common estate planning mistakes is forgetting about updating your will. Estate planning is an ongoing process that should reflect your current life circumstances. An outdated will can cause more harm than good. If you need to make changes to your will, contact Nici Law Firm. When Should You Update Your… Read More »
What Is the Difference Between Wills and Trusts
Wills and Trusts are popular items included in estate plans. Naples estate planning attorney James Nici explains the difference between these common estate planning documents, a will, and a trust. 1. The Difference Between a Will and a Trust Wills and Trusts are common documents included in an estate plan. Each has a… Read More »
Are Your Legal Affairs in Order?
It’s a simple question that can produce a mixed of reactions: are your affairs in order? When this question comes up, you may be anxious about the thought of dying. You may be annoyed at yourself because you have put it off and you know its important. Or maybe you are worried that you… Read More »
Two Types of Charitable Trusts
A charitable trust refers to a type of trust created to benefit three specific parties: yourself, your beneficiaries, and a charity of your choosing. Irrevocable upon creation, a charitable trust operates by selling the assets within the trust and distributing them based on the terms created by the trust. While the inner workings of… Read More »
Estate Planning for Singles
Probably one of the most common mistakes of singles is not to have an estate plan. First of all, there is no qualifying age to create an estate plan. You may have to be 18 to vote and 21 to purchase alcohol, but if you want to make an estate plan when you’re 15,… Read More »
Revising Your Estate Plan After a Divorce
Your Naples estate plan must be reviewed and revised after any significant life event, especially a divorce. This update needs to include more than just a new will. Below are five issues that must be addressed when estate planning after a divorce in Naples, Florida. 1. Create a New Will If you were like… Read More »
Choosing an Executor
Choosing an executor is a vital part of the estate planning process, no matter the size of the estate. It is an important role that not everyone is cut out to serve. Below is a list of five things you should look for when choosing an executor for your Naples estate plan. 1. Trustworthiness… Read More »