A fatal traffic accident in Citrus County left two teens dead and one injured on April 28. The one-vehicle accident happened at night after the driver made several erratic lane changes. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 18-year-old female driver lost...
Florida residents who have been named as executor under a will may wonder what their duties are when the testator dies. As fiduciaries for the beneficiaries and the testator's estate, they must locate, value and secure all assets. This process will vary. Some assets...
Florida residents who are creating an estate plan might be concerned about keeping the wealth in the family and protecting it in case one of their children gets a divorce. The first step may be to simply to discuss the estate plan and the need to preserve wealth with...
Florida residents who are interested in leaving some or all of their assets to their favorite charity may want to consider using a charitable trust. Rather than naming a specific beneficiary, a charitable trust's purpose may include contributing to the advancement of...
While Florida residents and others who have a will should be commended for taking that step, an estate plan is more than just that one component. Ideally, it should be considered a comprehensive strategy to protect assets in retirement and beyond. For example, a...
Florida residents who own a vehicle made by Hyundai or Kia should be aware that the companies are preparing to issue a recall that is expected to affect more than a million vehicles that were sold in the United States and South Korea. The automakers made the...
Florida residents who are creating estate plans such as wills, trusts and powers of attorney may find it difficult to name a person who should become responsible in the event they die or can suddenly no longer make decisions for themselves. In many cases, one person...
The statistics about distracted driving reveal the extent of the danger for travelers on Florida roads. Information collected by AT&T about the problem showed that a shocking 70 percent of people surveyed admitted to using their smartphones while driving. With...
A defective vehicle part can be a contributing factor in a car accident and any resulting injuries. Florida drivers should be aware that Ford Motor Co. has stated that it will issue recalls for approximately 441,000 vehicles to repair defects. The recalls will be for...
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...
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