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    Do I Address My Pets in My Estate Plan?

    Do I Address My Pets in My Estate Plan?

    When developing an estate plan, many pet owners don’t address what to do about their pets in the case of owner incapacitation or death. Loyal pet owners should make sure that there is plan in place. In the state of Florida, what options do I have to ensure the wellbeing of my pet when unpredictable circumstances arise? Provisions in a durable power of attorney, last will and testament or revocable living trust are necessary if you consider your pet to be more than just proper

    How Art and Estate Planning are Related

    Art collectors are notorious for acquiring artwork, but not selling them. For art collectors, their art pieces are extremely special and personal- not expendable. Because of this, when an art collector passes, he/she leaves his/her collections behind. However, most art collectors fail to address their collections in their estate plan. Like other assets,“failing to plan for the disposition of collections upon death can prove quite costly to the family, as there is the potentia
    Is 75 the new 55?

    Is 75 the new 55?

    According to Article V, Section 17 of the Constitution of the State of Florida, “all justices and judges shall automatically retire at age 70.” However, the Constitution Revision Commission's (CRC) Judicial Committee recently voted unanimously to raise the retirement age to 75. This commission has the ability to vote and add ballot initiatives/measures to future ballots for constituents to vote on. By changing the retirement age without removing the grace period, judges and j
    What’s the Deal with Handwritten Wills?

    What’s the Deal with Handwritten Wills?

    A holographic will is a will that is entirely handwritten and signed by the testator, the person who created the will. Although holographic wills are less common, they still do exist and are something probate lawyers occasionally come in contact with. However, how valid are holographic wills when they are signed without the presence of witnesses? Florida Statute 732, Section 502, states that a testator’s signature, the presence of witnesses and the witnesses signatures must b

    Importance of Estate Planning during Times of Unpredictability

    Natural disasters, such as the Snow Bomb and California’s mudslide, have been highlighted in the latest news cycles. The unpredictability of these natural disasters make it difficult for people to prepare properly for them. Because of this, it is important for estate-planning documents to be stored safely to reduce the risk of losing them. Important estate-planning documents to safeguard include, a will, trust documents and power of attorneys. It is a good idea for the origin

    What are the Duties of a Trustee?

    The estate-planning process can seem confusing and stressful. However, we write our blog posts to better explain the misconceptions and difficult topics that people often misinterpret and misunderstand. A trustee is an important term to comprehend when learning about estate planning and probate. The trustee is the individual who is held responsible for informing the trust’s beneficiaries, keeping them updated and managing the assets that are in the trust. The individual is ap

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