On behalf of The Levins & Warnock Law Group | Mar 20, 2020 | Estate Administration
If you have had the recent loss of a loved one, you may wonder what to expect next in regard to his or her estate. In most cases, the estate will need to go through probate. According to the Florida Courts, probate is a legal process by which the court closes an...
On behalf of The Levins & Warnock Law Group | Jan 3, 2020 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
As a Florida resident with an estate plan, you are already a step ahead of the rest. But did you know that you should update your estate plan? Today we will examine the question of whether you should wait to make estate plan changes. First of all, many people are not...
On behalf of The Levins & Warnock Law Group | May 25, 2019 | Estate Administration
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...
On behalf of The Levins & Warnock Law Group | Apr 20, 2019 | Estate Administration
It is a common occurrence for people to contest the wills and estates of their family members or others they know throughout life. Why would someone contest a will? For starters, they believe that the people named in the will should not be getting what they are...
On behalf of The Levins & Warnock Law Group | Mar 15, 2019 | Estate Administration, Firm News
Probate is a situation that many people’s estates have to go through after they die. This means that a large portion of the estate could be taxed, and beneficiaries will receive less money or assets than you intended. Today, we will look at four tips to help you...
On behalf of The Levins & Warnock Law Group | Feb 8, 2019 | Estate Administration
A power of attorney is one of the most important legal positions you need to fill when creating your will and estate plan. You should review your estate plan every so often to make sure the person chosen is still alive or still in your life. Today, we will take a look...
On behalf of The Levins & Warnock Law Group | Jan 4, 2019 | Estate Administration
You expect to get an inheritance from your parents. Maybe you’ve even talked about it with them and contributed to their estate planning. You know there’s always an outside chance that you’ll get something from your grandparents, as well. But what...
On behalf of The Levins & Warnock Law Group | Sep 12, 2018 | Estate Administration
Whether you are headed to the hospital for a surgery or are being moved into a nursing home, you need to give consent prior to receiving any type of treatment. This includes accepting prescriptions, receiving shots, being operated on, receiving cancer treatments and...
On behalf of The Levins & Warnock Law Group | Aug 10, 2018 | Estate Administration
Even though you sign a living will, it doesn’t mean mistakes won’t happen when you find yourself in the emergency room (ER). Nurses and doctors rush to make judgment calls when patients are brought into the ER, so much so that they don’t fully read...
On behalf of The Levins & Warnock Law Group | Jul 8, 2018 | Estate Administration
Have you been asked to be the executor of someone’s will? This is an important job to have no matter your relationship with the person who made the request. Also know that you have the ability to deny the request. If you want to say yes to the request and take...
