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Inheritance disputes between siblings and other family members can strain family relationships and set everyone on edge. When family members can’t agree on how a loved one’s estate will be divided, it can sour everyone’s memory of their past re… Read More

When you and your loved ones are waiting for an executor to finish the Florida probate process, it can feel like the executor is standing between you and your inherited assets. But sometimes it isn’t just court delays causing problems. Unfortunatel… Read More

You may have strong feelings about the way you want your affairs handled after your death. You may believe (rightfully) that an heir will not handle their inheritance well, or that a spouse or family member should not receive a share of your assets.… Read More

Farrah Fawcett, well-known Charlie’s Angel, seemed to have done everything right with her estate plan. She made sure her only child, son Redmond who has struggled with mental health issues and drug dependencies his whole life, was cared for. She le… Read More

What happens to money held in trust after a person dies? Many beneficiaries know that they are entitled to trust benefits and disbursements, but they don’t always keep track of the balances on trust accounts. This can put your family’s finances a… Read More

A power of attorney designation can give an agent great power over the assets and financial affairs of the person who creates it. Sometimes, that power can be abused. Understanding the limits of this estate planning form can help you recognize, prove… Read More

The structure of a loved one’s estate plan can substantially affect the way their assets are transferred after their death – and to whom. Beneficiary designations on everything from bank accounts to retirement portfolios can remove property from… Read More

The death of a loved one can strain relations with family members. When that loved one’s estate plan changed in their final years, or excludes close family members, it could raise concerns that the Will is invalid. Here are 5 reasons you may need t… Read More