Preparing your estate plan comes with many decisions. In addition to deciding how to pass on your legacy, you need to choose a personal representative you can trust to handle your estate. Very often, life is unpredictable. Circumstances could change significantly...
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When to revise an estate plan
Creating an estate plan can be an overwhelming exercise, especially if you have a large family, numerous assets, or both. You may think creating your estate plan can feel like an item that you can check off of your list, once and done, and not think about again....
Can my personal representative be from another state?
Your estate plan can have many parts to coordinate and create. You want to develop a plan that supports your loved ones and passes on your legacy. One of the essential parts of your estate plan is choosing a personal representative that you trust. Depending on your...
How speeding can make a bad accident worse
Nearly every driver at some point goes over the speed limit. Whether you are driving faster to get to your destination or not paying attention, you likely have sped during your time behind the wheel. For many regular speeders, it can seem acceptable for experienced...
What happens when a beneficiary is missing?
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...
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...