Sudden Wealth and Estate Planning – Dealing With the Pressure of Inheritances

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to those who are unprepared to deal with suddenly being confronted with having a... Read More

Florida Intestacy – 2 Scenarios

If you die without leaving behind a will, you may wonder what happens to your property in Florida. Any time... Read More

If you are like most Americans, you probably have not started your estate planning efforts. You also probably have at... Read More

According to a survey taken in late 2011, the majority of Americans born between 1946 and 1964 do not have... Read More

If you ever had a friend or family member who has died and left behind a Facebook account, you may... Read More

Since her death in May of 2011, the estate of Huguette Clark has gone through an incredible number of twists... Read More

For far too many people, their knowledge of estate planning comes from what they see on television or what they... Read More

Although state probate laws and procedures vary, most states have state statutes addressing what may occur when your loved ones... Read More

A codicil is a written document used by attorneys and lay people to amend an existing will. By executing a... Read More

State laws vary as to when custodians must file a decedent’s will with their local probate courts. Most states allow... Read More

After creating your power of attorney you need to make sure the document is both kept safely and it is... Read More

A conservatorship arises when an adult is unable to care for his or herself. In such a situation, a judge... Read More