Category Archives: Estate Planning
Estate Planning Tools – Which Is Right For You To Avoid Probate?
There are many estate planning tools- Wills, Trusts, Enhanced Life Estate Deeds, Beneficiary Designations via certain accounts, Letters of Instructions, among others. Certain estate planning tools allow you to avoid a Probate action. Probate refers to the court process associated with the distribution of a Deceased’s property. Such process can be time-consuming and relatively… Read More »
Securing Your Legacy: Estate Planning in Florida
Picture this: You’re sipping a cool drink on your porch, soaking up the Florida sun, and feeling the gentle breeze rustle through the palm trees. Life in the Sunshine State is a dream, but have you considered what happens to your dreams when you’re no longer here to enjoy them? Welcome to the Gilbert… Read More »
Powers Of Attorney And Guardianships: What’s The Difference?
In the world of estate planning, a durable power of attorney can be a valuable thing to have. Although on the surface it may seem concerning, it can, in some cases, avoid the necessity of a guardianship. Powers of Attorney A durable power of attorney turns over all decision-making power to the person or… Read More »
Missing Persons, Presumed Death And Probating Estates
The death of a loved one is excruciatingly painful. It is made all the more painful when someone just disappears. Although it sounds like something out of a movie, people often die, and their remnants or bodies cannot be found. That can leave family in a precarious situation when it comes to probating an… Read More »