Talking to Your Parents About The Inevitable December 20, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford If you’re like many people, when you were growing up, your parents probably had a discussion with you about the... Read More Elder Law, Estate Planning
5 Essential Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs December 16, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Estate planning is a process, one that involves careful thought, preparation, and attention to detail. But despite the effort everyone... Read More Estate Planning
I Can’t Find My Parent’s Will December 13, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Some people come to an estate planning lawyer after a parent has died. In many situations, for example, adult children... Read More Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
The Estate Plan You Didn’t Know You Had December 4, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford One of the things that many estate planning clients are surprised to learn is that, even though they have never... Read More Estate Planning, inheritance planning
What You Need to Know About Per Stirpes and Per Capita November 27, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford When the average person hears terms like “per stirpes” and “per capita,” they can often be left scratching their heads.... Read More Estate Planning
A Divorce Will Complicate Your Estate Planning Efforts September 20, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford In an ideal situation, married couples in Florida create their estate plans well in advance of needing them and never... Read More Estate Planning
Estate Planning Fiduciary Roles Making Tough Choices [Infographic] September 12, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Creating a comprehensive estate plan requires you to make some very tough decisions. Deciding who will receive which assets make... Read More Estate Planning
When Adult Children Live With Elderly Parents September 9, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford In recent years it’s become increasingly common for families in Florida to live in multigenerational households. In many of these... Read More Elder Law, Estate Planning
Giving Your Executor a Head Start September 6, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford As part of your comprehensive Florida estate plan, you will have to create a last will and testament in which... Read More Estate Planning
Ohio Man’s Struggle Against Eviction Highlights Need for Careful Construction of Your Powers of Attorney September 2, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford In June, several media outlets reported on the story of John Potter, a 92-year-old Ohio World War II veteran who... Read More Estate Planning
Your Family Will Be Glad You Made an Estate Plan July 1, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford A lot of people who haven’t taken the time to create an estate plan finally decide to do so after... Read More Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning
New York Estate Example of Escheat Danger June 12, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford One reason estate planning attorneys counsel people to create an estate plan is because if you do not, your inheritance... Read More Estate Planning, inheritance planning