When a loved one passes away, they may leave behind debt. Family members may wonder what claims the decedent’s creditors have on the estate. In Florida, the probate process handles the payments of debt; however, not all debts are eligible. Here is what all...
Month: October 2021
The difference between a guardianship and a conservatorship
In many states, conservatorship is guardianship for adults. Florida, however, uses the term conservatorship to refer to absentee situations. Guardianships apply to both minors and adults. Absentees An absentee is someone who has gone missing due to mental illness or...
How does someone organize digital assets in an estate plan?
Even those Florida residents who may be ambivalent towards technology find themselves using online and digital tools. Hardware, such as smartphones and laptops, allow users to store information on an internal drive. Storing essential documents, including tax returns,...
