Estate planning is intimidating to some Florida residents, and people might believe in untrue ideas regarding the need for an estate. For starters, everything you own, even a pet, is part of your estate. Whether you earn income or just have a few possessions, not only...
You may be planning a grand wedding in Florida, but you want to protect your assets. This is wise because you never know what might happen in the future. In the event that you and your new spouse end up divorcing, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement. If...
Divorce is a difficult process. While it’s highly likely that you’ll have to devote a significant amount of time and energy into the legalities of your marriage dissolution, the most important thing is your health and wellbeing. That’s why this week we want to take a...
Many married couples share finances, which is why the divorce process involves separating those assets. When federal student loans are involved, divorce becomes more difficult and stressful to deal with. Both spouses may end up with more financial responsibilities...
With millions of children living in homes where domestic violence has occurred, a history of this abuse, whether in the past or continuing, will be a factor in custody and visitation decisions made by the court. Families in Florida who are in this type of situation...
Using payable on death, or POD, and joint bank accounts is one way to avoid probate when a loved one passes. However, these financial tools may not be the best choice for Florida residents as they can cause problems in certain situations. Problems with joint accounts...
Estate planning could establish a logical map for beneficiaries to follow after a loved one passes away. Do all Florida estate planning steps and documents center on a deceased's assets? Estate planning may involve far more than drawing a will, and other critical...
Although estate laws have been updated to accommodate different families from what was considered traditional years ago, LGBTQ+ families still face unique challenges when estate planning in some states. As estate planning practices continue to change, there are a few...
Estate planning is about control and peace of mind. A lot of people don’t recognize that, and instead think of estate planning as nothing more than figuring out who is going to inherit some money and other assets like a car and a house. You’re certainly going to do...
Florida's divorce rate is decreasing. The reason for the decline is multifaceted, not the least of which is that fewer people are tying the knot these days. Yet, despite the dip, people in certain professions seem to land in divorce court more than the average...
