One of the biggest challenges in estate planning is making decisions now that won’t take effect until decades into the future. No one, not even estate planning attorneys, can accurately predict what your family’s dynamics will be in the years aft… Read More

If your Last Will and Testament has been sitting in a fire-proof box for years, you might realize that it’s out of date. An outdated Will might omit important people or reflect property you no longer own. Can a codicil help? Find out what it is, an… Read More

If you are the personal representative of a testator who left behind a Will, you may believe that all you need to do is follow your loved one’s instructions. However, Florida probate law also gives specific rights and responsibilities to the testat… Read More

Many Florida families don’t take the time to set out their wishes for their final care, or what should happen to their property when they die. They trust that doctors and the courts will defer to their partner if something happens to them. However,… Read More

Suddenly coming into money you didn’t expect isn’t always a good thing. While most beneficiaries are happy to receive an inheritance from a loved one, sometimes that inheritance can create problems rather than solve them. This could leave you won… Read More

We thought we’d celebrate with a tale of caution from the sports world. Former Olympian Florence Griffith Joyner won three gold medals and one silver medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. She also set a world record during the Olympic trials f… Read More

Parents, grandparents, and benefactors often want to pass down more than money to their heirs. You may want to instill a good work ethic, or ensure that the next generation is set up for success. Incentive trusts are estate planning tools that can he… Read More

The internet is full of sad stories about pets who are sent to shelters after their owners are no longer able to care for them. If you are a “pet parent,” you may want to be certain that your cat, dog, horse, or bird is provided for after you are… Read More