Single people in Florida who are looking ahead to the future for financial planning should also take into consideration estate planning. Without a spouse, many of the expected defaults when a person dies do not exist. As Forbes explains, without any estate plan in...
How the IRS is involved in probate
If you are the surviving heir, will executor or other representative for a person who has died in Florida, there are many things you will need to understand about the probate process. Among these is how the Internal Revenue Service can be involved in probate. The...
Your family members’ rights after you die
If you are preparing your will, there are many things you should know. Florida law and estate planning in general have unique provisions that may influence how you set up your estate plans. Among these are the rights of your spouse or any children you have who may...
What should I do if I inherit my parent’s house?
If your parent dies and leaves a home as part of your inheritance, you will have to decide what to do with that asset. Many other Floridians face this decision and generally, there are three different things you can do. Each has its own set of pros and cons and no...
New state office to oversee professional guardians
Starting in 2015, efforts got underway in Florida to reform the state’s guardianship program. The call for change was led by those who voiced concerns about the financial exploitation and abuse of elders at the hands of those who were tasked with protecting them and...
