Administrative trust after death
Administrative trust after death Distributing a person’s assets after they die depends on the instructions left behind in a will or trust. In situations where instructions were not left, the state laws govern the distribution of property regardless of the desires a person may have expressed before passing away. A trust may be created during […]
Your Guide On Managing Estate Assets
The probate process is used when loved ones die and they do not leave behind a will. Their assets are not immediately given out and their debts aren’t immediately paid off. Probate can last for years, and it can be a very costly and time-consuming process. It can be difficult to manage loved ones’ assets […]
Are Electronic Wills Coming To Florida In 2020?
Are Electronic Wills Coming To Florida In 2020? In the current COVID-19 crisis, more Americans have been thinking about the future- specifically, their mortality. This pandemic has pushed many Americans to write or rewrite their wills. Due to concerns about social distancing, it looks like electronic wills are coming to Florida in 2020.
Trust Administration and how can it help you?
What is Trust Administration and how can it help you? When a loved one passes and they have a trust, the process of Trust Administration will need to be undertaken. Many attorneys make trust administration sound straightforward at the time their client signs the trust contract without describing completely what will have to be done […]
Sandwich Generation Seminar on Estate Planning
Seminar on Estate Planning Sandwich Generation Seminar about Estate Planning presented by Attorney Aubrey Ducker, Esq., Attorney Hallie Zobel, Esq., and Attorney T. Scott Tufts, Esq., REGISTER NOW! – Limited seating. Monday, February 17, 2020 at 4:45 PM – 6:30 PM CPLS, P.A. – 201 E Pine St, Ste 445, Orlando, Florida 32801 Reserve Your […]
Issues to Consider if Medicaid is Part of your Future Care Plan
Many Americans rely on Medicaid, the federal health care program that provides health insurance and other benefits to low income and disabled individuals, to fund part or all of their long term care needs. For these individuals, Medicaid planning is an important part of estate planning. If you are considering using Medicaid to fund your […]
Why Should I Work with a Probate Lawyer?
If you find yourself in a position where you need to administer a loved one’s will or take care of other issues regarding his or her assets after his or her death, you can suddenly find yourself facing waves of confusion and a massive headache. Relieve yourself from this stress by taking a step back […]
Planning for your Loved One’s Long-Term Care
If you hold power of attorney for an elderly parent or other relative, it is your job to ensure that his or her wishes regarding his or her health care, financial matters, and general quality of life are carried out once he or she can no longer make these decisions for him- or herself. Often, […]
New Year, New You: Make the Changes you Need to Make for 2019 Now
Every January, many Americans make resolutions to change something about themselves in the new year. These resolutions can include losing weight, becoming more outgoing, getting out of debt, changing careers, or renewing relationships with estranged friends and family members. Completing this type of goal can be extremely rewarding and demonstrate not only one’s dedication toward […]
Choosing the Right Executor for your Estate
As you work on your will, you will need to name an executor for it. Your will’s executor is the individual who is tasked with distributing your assets after you pass and ensuring that all of your desires, as detailed in your will, are met. Most individuals name their spouses or an adult child as […]