Given the altogether divisive climate on Capitol Hill, it's almost of unheard of for lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to reach an agreement on anything, let alone a billion dollar, multi-year infrastructure bill. Yet this is precisely what happened earlier this...
Month: December 2015
Fulfilling your duties as a trustee: What you need to know
Trustees serve an important role in the life of a trust. They manage trust property and fulfill the wishes of the trust creator (or settler), as outlined in the terms of the trust document.However, being a trustee is not easy. It involves complex legal requirements...
Proven experience in trust termination matters
If you learn that you have been named a beneficiary of a friend or family member's trust, chances are good you will experience a range of emotions. On the one hand, you may feel excitement and eagerness as to what you will do with your eventual windfall, while on the...
When should I start drafting my estate plan?
One of the biggest myths about estate planning is that estate plans are only for the "old" - people who are at or nearing retirement age. If this is your understanding of an estate plan, then you're not alone. A lot of people falsely believe that they shouldn't begin...
Understanding more about how the probate process works – VI
In today's post, we'll once again spend some time examining the probate process in the Sunshine State in the hopes of clarifying what remains a mysterious legal proceeding and dispelling any longstanding myths.To that end, today's post will explore how the probate...