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Palm Beach Estate And Probate Blog
Selecting your power of attorney agent
To many people, the thought of creating an estate plan means making a will that indicates what will happen to their assets after they die. However, other decisions and documents may also be part of developing a full estate plan. One thing people may want to consider...
Do I really need a will?
There are various explanations why it is very common for people to avoid or procrastinate making a will. You might not feel that you need one, you may think it seems too complicated to deal with, or you might possibly view it as an unpleasant issue that you would...
Planning to avoid estate taxes
As you prepare the details of your estate, you realize the importance of needing to minimize the liabilities left behind for your beneficiaries in Palm Beach to deal with. Thus, you make plans to settle your debts and even structure your estate plan to minimize...
Understanding probate litigation
Contesting a last will and testament can be a tricky endeavor. People contests wills for various reasons, such as being excluded from the will, the testator was coerced into writing the will in a certain way, there was fraud involved or, simply, no witnesses were...
Depression and estate planning
Those who struggle with depression often face many challenges in life, whether they experience issues in their personal relationships or have difficulty holding a job due to their emotional hardships. Our law firm realizes that for people who are depressed, estate...
Don’t forget to include digital assets in your estate plan
Almost everyone, regardless of age, has an extensive online footprint through social media, email, texting, online subscriptions and everything that we store in the cloud. It’s essential to include these items in an estate plan to keep heirs from facing added stress...
New marriage may be time for a new estate plan
When a couple is in the throes of planning a wedding, the thought of discussing their wishes for how they want assets distributed after one of them dies may be far from their minds. However, this may be a very important time to have this conversation and may be...
Should you modify your estate plan?
When you create an estate plan in Florida, that is not the end of your work. Maintaining an estate plan is more complex than that. You cannot let your estate plan sit unedited for years and years. But when should you look at it? How do you decide if you need to change...
What is the difference between summary and formal probate?
The probate process is a mysterious one for many. Until you have a loved one whose estate you administer, you may not fully understand the reason behind it or how it works. In Florida, there are two ways a will goes through probate court. The path largely depends on...
Should you agree to be a guardian for someone?
If you have close family or friends with children, they may ask you to be a guardian. In your role as a guardian, you will undertake the responsibilities of caring for the children named in the guardianship and providing them with a stable and loving home. While...
