Why Estate Planning Is Crucial When You Remarry

September 23, 2024 - Joshua K. Crawford

In the 21st century, divorce and remarriage are commonplace. If you are contemplating a second (or subsequent) marriage and you... Read More

Estate Planning

National Estate Planning Awareness Week

September 5, 2024 - Joshua K. Crawford

National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW) is an annual event that serves as a reminder of the importance of having... Read More

Estate Planning

What Assets Go Through Probate?

September 5, 2024 - Joshua K. Crawford

Probate is the legal process through which a decedent’s estate is administered and assets are distributed according to the decedent’s... Read More

Probate

10 Things Everyone Should Know When Estate Planning

April 23, 2024 - Joshua K. Crawford

Despite what many people believe, estate planning is not just for the wealthy. It’s for everyone. Proper estate planning ensures... Read More

Estate Planning

How Estate Planning Helps You to Retain Your Decision-Making Authority

April 2, 2024 - Joshua K. Crawford

While your initial estate plan may focus on how your assets are distributed after you are gone, a more complete... Read More

Estate Planning

What Taylor Swift Can Teach Us About Estate Planning

April 1, 2024 - Joshua K. Crawford

Regardless of your feelings about her music, her attendance at National Football League games, or anything else related to the popstar, it’s hard to argue that Taylor Swift...... Read More

Estate Planning

Am I Obligated to Serve as Executor If I Was Appointed?

March 26, 2024 - Joshua K. Crawford

Losing a family member or loved one is difficult enough to process and handle without adding additional stress. If you... Read More

Probate

Are You Prepared for the Estate Tax Exemption Rollback?

March 26, 2024 - Joshua K. Crawford

While deciding how you want your assets distributed after you pass away may be your primary estate planning goal, protecting... Read More

Estate Taxes

When Do I Need to Update Beneficiaries in My Estate Plan?

January 3, 2024 - Joshua K. Crawford

One of the most important and useful gifts you can give to your loved ones is to have a comprehensive... Read More

Estate Planning

Tax Planning for 2024

January 1, 2024 - Joshua K. Crawford

Planning is important for your income taxation during life as well as for any estate tax at death. Even though 2024 is just starting, it’s not too early...... Read More

Estate Planning

How to Petition for Guardianship in Florida

December 27, 2023 - Joshua K. Crawford

The average life expectancy of someone living in the United States has nearly doubled since the turn of the 20th... Read More

Elder Law

The Seedier Side of the Holiday Season

December 1, 2023 - Joshua K. Crawford

Scammers will use any leverage possible to separate you from your money. This includes preying upon a grandparent’s love and concern for their grandchildren. The so-called grandparent scams...... Read More

Estate Planning