South Florida Estate Planning News

Navigating Grief and Responsibility: A Checklist for New Personal Representatives Losing a loved one is tough, and if you’ve been named as the Personal Representative of their estate, the responsibilities can feel overwhelming. It's crucial to take care of yourself while managing these tasks. We've put together a checklist to help you navigate this challenging time and make your visit to an attorney's office smoother. Remember, some of these tasks have deadlines, so it’s important to act sooner rather than later.

If you want your Florida home to pass smoothly to your family without court involvement, learn how a Lady Bird (Enhanced Life Estate) Deed works

We all have a nosy neighbor, like Nellie. Most people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and...

What to do and When As we (or our parents) get older, the best gift we can give the family is clarity. Here’s a simple,...

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National Stepfamily Day: Planning With Blended Families in Mind (September 16) Happy National Stepfamily Day to everyone who celebrates! With family structures evolving, there’s a...

Most people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and property) as a private process. However, because probate...