When it comes to making your end-of-life wishes known, it is important to understand the differences between creating an advanced medical directive and appointing a health care representative. Far too many people do not fully execute one or the other of these two...
How can an attorney help an estate executor?
As the executor of an estate, you may face many difficult decisions, especially when the estate you represent is particularly complex. In a best-case-scenario, serving as an executor is something that you can do with pride and know that you're serving the needs of the...
The unified credit system in estate planning
The guidelines surrounding giving away assets without incurring taxes are regularly misunderstood or simply not accounted for when creating an estate plan. Unfortunately, this error often leads to hefty unnecessary taxation when the owner of an estate passes away....
Family trusts require special care to avoid family conflicts
Family trusts are great tools for making sure that assets can be fairly shared and enjoyed by various members of a family, which is a wonderful thing as long as it all goes smoothly. Unfortunately, while the legal concepts that support family trusts are sound, all...
Drafting a prenuptial agreement that stands up to scrutiny
When a Florida couple is planning a wedding, it can be difficult to think about anything beyond the wedding day itself. The excitement over wedding plans and starting life together can sometimes prevent a couple from thinking about the future and protecting long-term...
