After a loved one passes away, it can be challenging to handle their estate plan as it goes through probate. In addition to your grief, you likely cannot put the rest of your life on hold while you coordinate the distribution of assets. One of the tasks that can make...
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Is passing down an older car an accident waiting to happen?
When it is time to add a new driver to the household, there is often uncertainty when resolving the issue of who will drive which vehicle. Sometimes parents will intentionally purchase an older car for their teen. They might even take it as an opportunity to buy an...
Updating your estate plan after divorce
Often life can seem like a series of checkboxes to mark off as completed. When you got married and created an estate plan, that was a task you could mark off as accomplished. In the wake of a divorce, there is a new series of checkboxes to complete. After your divorce...
Taking time to grieve during probate
Dealing with the probate process after losing a loved one can feel overwhelming. While in the midst of processing your loss, there is a never-ending list of tasks to accomplish to settle your loved one’s affairs. It is an honor that your loved one decided to trust you...
Are roundabouts really safer?
Roundabouts did not make a significant appearance on roadways in the United States until fairly recently. Now, it seems like they are popping up in some of the least-expected intersections. City planners suggest that changing intersections to roundabouts is safer....
Top causes of deadly crashes
Car accidents can happen in many types of scenarios. Avoiding a collision is a complex equation of knowing the risks and how to handle them when they happen. While you may not hear about them on the nightly news, thousands of Florida residents die in car crashes every...
Safety tips near horse trailers
As spring approaches, horse owners begin to gear up for their upcoming horse show season. In addition to the equestrians in the Crystal River area, many will be loading up their trailers to head to facilities like Florida’s World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. A...
A pending bill could impact your Florida wrongful death claim
Losing a loved one because of wrongful death is a tragic experience. Often, the circumstances are complex and devastating, leaving you with overwhelming grief. While a wrongful death claim cannot bring them back, it can give you support when you no longer have your...
Resolving disputes over shared inheritance
When it comes to inheriting an asset from a loved one, some are easier to share than others. Cash is easy to split between two or more people. When a friend or family member leaves one particular asset to more than one person, it can make honoring that request a...
Excluding loved ones from your will
Creating an estate plan has many challenges. You may have loved ones who expect a specific item or portion of your assets when you pass away, even if you were not close to them. Regardless of how much you have in property and other assets, you may want to exclude...
