Even though gas prices may be hitting new lows, many people across Florida are still opting to leave their cars in their garage. Indeed, the preferred mode of transportation for many is now traveling on foot, as it not only helps save money on things like fuel and...
Month: February 2016
Important considerations for executors – II
In a recent post, we began discussing how even though being named the personal representative -- or executor -- of a family member or friend's estate may initially seem like a great honor, the novelty can rapidly wear off as the weeks, months and even years...
Auto recalls in the U.S. reach a new high in 2015
If you were to scan the recent headlines concerning recalls for auto defects, you would soon learn that as recently as this week, several hundred thousand vehicles were recalled for everything from faulty fuel filler pipes to malfunctioning engines.If it seems as if...
Important considerations for executors
According to the 2014 U.S. Trust Insights in Wealth and Worth survey, there are certain traits that people attach great significance to when considering who they should appoint to serve as the executor -- i.e., personal representative -- of their estate.Indeed, the...
What are some of the important tax issues associated with probate?
As the saying goes, nothing is really certain in this world expect death and taxes. Interestingly enough, these two inevitabilities actually converge for personal representatives, meaning those appointed by either a will or a probate court to administer the estate of...