An estate plan is about more than distributing your assets to your family or friends. Your estate plan is part of your legacy. For some, giving assets to loved ones is the central part of their estate plan. However, you may want to show your support to causes that are...
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Deadly intersections
Driving can quickly go from safe transportation to a deadly collision in seconds. Anything from the number of vehicles involved to the weather at the time can drastically alter the consequences of an accident. Intersections tend to be dangerous places on the road....
Should inheritances be a surprise?
Talking to your loved ones about what they will inherit when you pass away can be an awkward conversation. Your friends and family may not want to think about your eventual death, and you may not know how to explain to your loved ones how you decided to allocate your...
Is railroad safety on your radar?
Driving through a railroad crossing is something you might not think about. Even if you cross railroad tracks on your daily commute, it may not seem like a likely place for an accident. Unfortunately, every year many Florida residents are killed or injured in railway...
What kind of car accident is most fatal?
Car accidents are inevitable. Whether a person is driving, a commuter, or a passenger in a vehicle, there will always be errors that could lead to a collision. It can feel like a game of chance as to whether someone suffers mild, severe or fatal injuries after a...
What counts as a wrongful death car accident in Florida?
Dealing with the death of a loved one is always difficult. When a life is taken unexpectedly in a fatal car accident, it can feel even more devastating. Making a wrongful death claim for your friend or family member is challenging. Rather than being able to move...
Could your bad day make you a dangerous driver?
There is nothing much more frustrating when driving than someone cutting you off as you (rightfully) enter a roadway. The other driver swerves in front, and you slam on your brakes, hoping this is not the time that they fail. Situations such as these can cause drivers...
Do funeral arrangements belong in my estate plan?
Facing our own mortality can be something we struggle with for much of our lives. A great deal of unpredictability comes with Death. In some ways, planning a funeral ahead of time can make the aging process more peaceful. You know that your friends and family will...
Demystifying vehicle safety ratings
It seems there is no end to the ways developers can make vehicles safer. A mission that started with simple features like brakes and seatbelts has turned into its own sector of the automotive industry. Now there are simplified stars and other ratings that make it...
Am I too young for an estate plan?
Writing a will and creating an estate plan often seems like something that can wait. Unlike taxes, there is no solid deadline for filing. An estate plan is a valuable tool for communicating your legacy to your loved ones. When you put together a comprehensive estate...
