One thing that may occur in the not too distant future is the elimination of the federal estate tax. It is something that President Trump called for during his campaign, and it has some people wondering if they'll still need to worry about creating an estate plan if...
Month: March 2017
Digital assets and estate planning
Some Florida residents who are creating an estate plan may think of assets as tangible things, but they might own digital assets as well. These can range from libraries of music to Bitcoins to credit in accounts, domain names and online businesses. Some digital...
Accidents caused by vehicles that failed to brake
Drivers staring at cellphone screens instead of the road ahead are a worryingly common sight in Florida, and this has led to a sharp increase in distracted driving crashes. Accident investigators may suspect distraction was a factor when motorists who were involved in...
How to create a proper estate plan
Florida residents are doubtlessly familiar with the old adage that nothing is certain in the world except for death and taxes. While death may be certain, what happens to a person's assets after he or she passes on depends on whether or not he or she made an estate...
How autonomous cars may influence claims and lawsuits
Florida residents may have heard that several companies have been developing self-driving vehicles that do not need a driver to operate. Numerous prototypes have already taken to the roadways and technology only continues to improve towards the goal of a fully...
Steps to creating an estate plan
Most Florida adults should create an estate plan, but they might be overwhelmed by the idea and not know where to start. However, an individual can take a methodical approach to the process. It may be best to work with a professional because if an estate plan is not...
The roles and responsibilities of an estate executor
There are several steps that a Florida resident must take when administering an estate or a trust. First, he or she should order at least 10 copies of a death certificate, which may be done in coordination with a funeral director. If probate is necessary, an...