Although people often fail to realize it, one of the most important decisions you will make when creating your Last Will and Testament is deciding who to appoint as your Executor. To help you choose the right person for the job, a Vero Beach estate planning attorney at Kulas Law Group discusses the role of an Executor. Probate Basics Over the course of a lifetime, almost everyone acquires … [Read more...] about What Does an Executor Do?

Despite understanding the importance of estate planning, over half of all Americans do not have an estate plan in place. If you among the minority, and you have created an estate plan, you are a step ahead of the majority. Do not then make the mistake of never revisiting and revising your plan. Not having an estate plan in place makes probating your estate difficult; however, having an outdated … [Read more...] about How Often Do I Need to Update My Estate Plan?

The average estate plan incorporates a wide range of inter-related tools which can sometimes be confusing to the beginner. For example, you likely know that a Will is a common estate planning document used to distribute estate assets; however, do you know what a Living Will is? Although they sound very similar, they are used for very different purposes within your estate plan. Because it is … [Read more...] about Why Should I Have a Living Will?