An Overview of Florida’s Probate Procedures: Part 3 of 3

December 16, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Probate property includes many types of real and personal property that you owned individually. For example, if you owned a... Read More

Estate Planning

An Overview of Florida’s Probate Procedures: Part 2 of 3

December 14, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Personal representatives and executors have serious legal responsibilities to pay creditors, gather assets, pay federal and any state taxes, distribute... Read More

Estate Planning

An Overview of Florida’s Probate Procedures: Part 1 of 3

December 12, 2011 - Andrew Smith

If you die with a written will in Florida, you die testate, and your will dictates who inherits your property.... Read More

Estate Planning

What Is a Personal Representative?

December 9, 2011 - Andrew Smith

When you die someone has to ensure that your wishes are followed during the probate process. Depending on the state... Read More

Probate

Your Children and Your Will

December 7, 2011 - Andrew Smith

If you want to ensure that your children receive the property you want them to receive after you die, you... Read More

Wills and Trusts

Who Pays For My Funeral?

December 5, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Estate planning involves addressing some unpleasant situations. It’s natural to feel apprehensive or uneasy when thinking about your own death,... Read More

Funeral Planning

Retirement Planning Tips Part 2

December 2, 2011 - Andrew Smith

This is part two of the two part series talking about how to plan now, and save yourself the stress... Read More

Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning Tips Part 1

November 30, 2011 - Andrew Smith

One of the biggest mistakes young adults make leading up to their senior years is neglecting to set up a... Read More

Retirement Planning

Small Business Planning – Seeking Assistance

November 28, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Are you interested in starting a small business, but all the legal jargon has you confused? You’re not alone in... Read More

Small Business Planning

What Happens to Payable on Death Accounts Following Someone’s Passing?

November 25, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Before we discuss what happens to payable on death accounts following someone’s passing, let’s define what this process is. A payable... Read More

Pay on Death

Ways to Avoid Probate Nightmares Part 2

November 23, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Here are six suggested will substitutions to consider in order to avoid probate nightmares: Annuities: Death benefit annuities are accounts... Read More

Probate

Ways to Avoid Probate Nightmares Part 1

November 21, 2011 - Andrew Smith

In most cases, people expect to live comfortable off their retirement while expecting to leave portions of what is left... Read More

Probate