Being appointed as a personal representative of an estate comes during difficult times. A tragedy occurred followed by a loved one’s death. The appointment represents significant responsibilities, specifically overseeing all aspects of the probate process. What Is a...
The death of a loved one combines emotionally-charged issues with necessary legal steps. While dealing with a tragedy, the gathering of assets, paying debts, and the filing of tax returns are necessary and important parts of moving forward. An initial and significant...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Choosing a personal representative to handle the administration of your estate is an extremely important decision. Most individuals view being chosen as a personal representative as an honor, while others may not want to undertake such an obligation and duty.As you...
Going to college has rapidly become more expensive. Along with the higher price tag, students take on substantially more debt to finance their education. While the low payments on student loans are somewhat manageable as you climb the ladder of success, it also takes...
It is becoming more common not only to continuously acquire debt over a lifetime, but to be in the position where you know your debt will outlive you. While many have envisioned leaving significant assets for loved ones, more people now have debts they may not be able...
If you make out your last will and testament in your own handwriting, will a Florida court accept it? It depends. After all, in times past all wills were handwritten, if not always by the person making the will. Whether or not the probate court would accept a...
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