People often think of naming family members or other loved ones during the estate planning process to handle the administration and distribution of their estate as a personal representative. This is an integral part of estate planning and often conveys a significant...
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When should I consider getting a financial power of attorney?
Some aspects of your life seem so simple and routine that you cannot imagine the inability to do them. Tasks such as paying your bills and managing your mail are typically not things you worry about delegating. Life is unpredictable, and its unpredictability can leave...
Will humans always be better drivers?
After decades of movies where self-driving cars seemed like a fantasy, the last few years of development have shown that they could become a more realistic option. Now, we have started to look at autonomous vehicles as a way to increase safety on the roads. While many...
Is it too late to contest a will when it’s in probate?
Dealing with the death of a loved one can be a devastating and confusing time. In addition to your grief, you may encounter many logistical or legal issues after a loved one passes away. Your loved one’s estate plan is the roadmap for the legacy they hoped to pass on...
Understanding making a wrongful death claim in Florida
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is traumatic, and the grieving process can be long and very challenging. Pursuing legal action when you lose your loved one due to a wrongful death stands to make a difficult time even more confusing and stressful. It is important...
Is equal distribution between children essential in estate planning?
When you begin to think about distributing your assets after your death, it can be challenging to know which assets to leave to whom. Discussing this with your family before developing an estate plan can make matters more complicated. While your loves ones may have...
Are graduated licenses yielding safer drivers?
Safe driving comes with practice; a lot of it. It takes years to acquire the skills and intuition needed to process the large amount of information and circumstances encountered while driving. Some states have enacted graduated driver’s licenses to help teens obtain...
What happens during probate in Florida?
Handling the death of a loved one can be very challenging – both emotionally and throughout the legal process. You may have some initial concerns about your loved one’s will or estate being probated. The term probate is sometimes ambiguous and may leave you confused,...
Should I change my estate plan after a family disagreement?
Every family has disagreements. In some families, arguments take place just about every time they get together; for others, disagreements are rare. While tempers are still high, you may decide to change what a family member will receive after you pass away. Here’s...
When should a power of attorney be part of my estate plan?
Typically, when considering an estate plan you probably think about a will and possibly a trust. After deciding what you will leave behind for loved ones, these documents nominate those you have chosen to handle important matters after you pass away. An estate plan...
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