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What Happens if There is a Rivalry Between the Beneficiaries of a Will?June 26, 2017 • Uncategorized
When you plan for the distribution of your assets after your death, you have generally thought long and hard about how to put those assets to the best uses to benefit the people and causes that you love. In many families, the assets of the estates are either left to the surviving spouse or split… read more
Will vs. Trust: Which is Right for You?June 26, 2017 • Uncategorized
If you’ve decided that the time has come—and it’s never too soon—to make a plan for the distribution of your estate, you probably have many questions. One of the most common ones is whether you should use a will (Last Will and Testament) to indicate your desires for the distribution of the wealth you’ve accumulated,… read more
Do I Need and Estate Plan if I am Single?June 26, 2017 • Uncategorized
Unless you really don’t care what happens to the assets you have worked so hard to accumulate and want to leave the disposition of your assets to the state, you should absolutely have an estate plan! If you don’t decide how you want your estate distributed, the Florida laws of intestacy (dying without a will)… read more
What Happens When a Trustee Makes Unethical DecisionsMay 22, 2017 • Uncategorized
Trustees are given the responsibility to manage a trust according to the wishes of the deceased. This involves record keeping, safe-guarding and ensuring all beneficiaries receive their owed entitlements. Reasonable care and judgment must be used to manage the trust to prevent a breach of fiduciary duty. If a breach of duty occurs, beneficiaries can… read more
Estate Planning 101: Effective Strategies for Entrusting Your AssetsMay 22, 2017 • Uncategorized
Most people want to experience the joys of living and do not want to think about what will happen after they die. The fact of the matter is, eventually it will happen to everyone and there is no way to know exactly when. If your affairs are not in order upon your death, your assets… read more
The Rights and Responsibilities of a Will BeneficiaryMay 22, 2017 • Uncategorized
If you are entrusted with an inheritance after the death of a loved one, you become a beneficiary. In the role of beneficiary, you are awarded certain rights and responsibilities for receiving and managing the assets, be they cash, personal property or investments. The executor must reveal certain information to you regarding the stipulations of… read more
How to Avoid Investment FraudMay 22, 2017 • Uncategorized
It is an unfortunate truth, but today’s markets are littered with unethical brokers looking to get more than they deserve from other people’s investments. Some fraudulent account managers start out with noble intentions, but the temptations of dipping into a pot that is not theirs becomes too overwhelming to ignore. Other schemers start out with… read more
Why Should I Start Estate Planning Now?May 22, 2017 • Uncategorized
Preparing a plan for how your estate will be inherited can seem unnecessary if you are young or in excellent health, but if you want to maintain control over what happens to your assets after your death there is no time like the present to make arrangements. Secure a good future for your children and… read more
How to Avoid a Probate DisputeMay 22, 2017 • Uncategorized
The death of a loved one is already filled with feelings of grief, and dealing with probate litigation can add more stress to your family during this vulnerable time. Probate dispute cases can be emotional and demanding for all parties. They can be laden with extra fees and delay availability of assets for heirs. To… read more