Having a basic estate plan in place may work wonders when it comes to giving you peace of mind and letting you plan for your future. If you have neglected to create an estate plan up until this point, you may want to consider how not doing so may leave your loved ones...

Designating a person to act as your health care surrogate is one of the more effective ways to retain control over your own medical care. After all, a day may come when an illness or injury makes it impossible for you to make informed medical decisions.   While...

Many Americans falsely believe that estate planning is not a concern for them until retirement age. Additionally, some older Americans with fewer assets also believe that estate planning is not for them because they are not incredibly wealthy. The reality is that...

When a loved one dies, his or her estate may have to go through court for distribution. This process, known as probate, may intimidate you since you likely have not had to deal with it before. One thing that may complicate things is that the deceased was a Florida...

If you have a loved one who has a disability, establishing a special needs trust may be an important part of your overall estate plan. This type of trust gives your relative access to funds for supplemental expenses without harming his or her eligibility for...

Most Americans are aware that a will is the cornerstone of many estate plans. However, many also labor under the delusion that starting estate planning is only for those who are at the age of retirement. The unexpected can happen at any point. Particularly if you have...

Most Americans have heard of a will, even if they do not have one. However, the majority of people are far less familiar with living trusts. In many cases, living trusts are better than wills when creating an estate plan. There are two principal varieties of living...

Creating an estate plan is an endeavor that takes many years. Likewise, reviewing your estate plan also takes a lot of time and effort. But there are ways you can streamline it, too. The best way to do so is by deciding which parts of your plan to prioritize. After...

If you are like many collectors, you may not have started your collection in hopes to make a profit. Art collectors decorate their walls with beautiful paintings, adorn their halls with statutes because they love the art. You may have spent a lot of money on your...

Whether you took on high levels of debt to pay for your college education or you are struggling with student loan debt because you supported your child with respect to college tuition, there are various factors you need to consider, especially when it comes to your...