Category Archives: Estate Planning
Tampa Estate Planning Basics: Eight Simple Steps To Take Now
The term ‘estate planning’ is intimidating to some. They either think it either does not apply to them or that it requires endless consultations with a lawyer and the creation of complex legal documents. Nothing could be farther from the truth. No matter your age, the amount of property and assets you own, or… Read More »
Selecting A Personal Representative For Your Will
A will provides important guidance in Florida probate court proceedings. As part of creating one, you will need to name someone to act as your personal representative. Our Tampa estate planning lawyer explains more about the duties of a personal representative in probate and how to select the right person for the task. Who… Read More »
Four Estate Planning Tips For Small Business Owners
Estate planning helps to protect your assets and your loved ones in the event unexpected situations arise. It is important for anyone, but particularly business owners. Unfortunately, between juggling professional demands, attending to estate planning is something that can easily get overlooked. To save you time and money, our Tampa estate planning lawyer shares… Read More »
Estate Planning Once You Have Children
Everything changes once you have children. You may want to take a second look at the type of home and neighborhood you live in, the amount of money you make, and the role your career plays in your life. Your plans regarding the future change as well. In considering new goals, one important task… Read More »
Six Reasons To Update Your Will In Tampa
A will is one of the most basic yet important estate planning documents. In the event of your passing, it conveys final wishes, details property and assets, and designates who is entitled to inherit from your estate. Even if you already have a will in place, it is important to ensure your will is… Read More »
Disputes Over Estate Planning Documents Erupt After Lisa Marie Presley’s Death
It is important for everyone to have their affairs in order and the proper estate planning documents in place. Unfortunately, unexpected events can happen, throwing loved ones into turmoil in the aftermath. This is common among celebrities who, despite having significant assets, fail to create an estate plan or make errors in amending these… Read More »
Who Inherits My Property If I Don’t Have An Estate Plan?
According to CNBC, about 2 out of 3 Americans have no estate plan. As seasoned Tampa estate planning lawyers, we are disheartened by those numbers. Creating an estate plan is a simple, powerful tool for taking control of what happens to your property when you die. Without one, chaos can ensue. What happens if… Read More »
Estate Planning Tasks For 2023
A new year offers a fresh start, giving you the chance to set new goals that can help to improve your life. While working out, losing weight, and saving money often top the list, there are some other areas of your life it is important to address. Estate planning involves taking action now to… Read More »
Mail And Check Fraud On The Rise In Florida
Recently in Delray Beach, police reported an uptick in stolen mail, check washing, and stolen checks amongst residents. Check theft, mail theft, and other forms of mail fraud have all plagued residents of Delray Beach. Residents say they are concerned not only because their bills are not getting paid, but because check fraud can… Read More »
Preventing Elderly Injuries In Tampa During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is still not behind us. The Omicron variant is threatening to infect more and more people of all ages but continues to remain extremely susceptible to the elderly. Elderly people are forced into isolation where they may experience other physical issues, difficulty with basic tasks, limited mobility, depression and an increased… Read More »
