A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that many couples sign prior to getting married. There's also the option of creating a postnuptial agreement. Both of these documents protect the couple should the marriage end in divorce. Today, we will explore the benefits...
Prepare your adult children for the inevitable
Having children is a blessing. It can also be a challenge, especially when they reach the age of adulthood. Why? For starters, talking to your adult children about the inevitable can be very difficult, but it is very necessary. Below, you will find some tips for...
How life insurance fits into estate planning
One thing that Florida residents tend to forget about as they engage in estate planning is their debts. Most people focus on what happens to their assets upon death, but addressing any debts left behind is an integral part of the estate administration and probate...
Explaining an inter vivos trust
If you are getting ready to sit down with your attorney to create an estate plan, one of the trusts you need to have an understanding of is the inter vivos trust. This trust is created by the trustor when putting together the estate plan. An alternate name for this...
Answering frequently asked questions about guardians
If you are ever named a guardian of a minor or you need to set up guardianship for your minor child, you should know some of the most basic information about this legal position. Today, we will answer some frequently asked questions about guardians. Do I need to...
Can you protect your estate from a lawsuit?
There are all kinds of ways that you -- or, rather, your estate -- could end up being sued after your death. You could leave behind a major hospital bill, owe a big personal loan that never got paid back or even cause an accident just before you died. Things like that...
Common myths about creating a will
Have you created a will yet? If not, what are you waiting for? This is one of the most important documents you can have to your name in your life. Why? A will protects you, your spouse, your children, your grandchildren, your assets and anything else you'd like to...
