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Guardianship is an arrangement where a competent adult takes care of a ward who struggles to manage their affairs independently. The courts can appoint a guardian to handle daily matters for a vulnerable person or even their financial affairs. Guardianships limit an...
Serving as an executor—or personal representative, as it's called in Florida—is a significant responsibility. Administering a Florida estate involves navigating a complex legal process, and even well-intentioned executors can make costly mistakes if they don’t...
It’s not uncommon for the family of a deceased person to be unhappy with the way their chosen personal representative (commonly known as an executor) is handling the administration of their estate. Even when the executor is a relative, they may believe that they’re...
Medical tests sometimes return devastating results. Older adults may find out that they are likely to develop dementia, as they are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. They might have a progressive medical condition that could render them incapable of living...
Estate planning isn’t just about detailing who will inherit your assets when you’re gone. Some documents, like a health care advance directive (often known as a living will), are important for all adults to have in place in case a serious injury or illness leaves them...
When a loved one passes away, their estate often goes through probate. Probate is the court-supervised process of managing the deceased person’s assets, paying any debts, and ensuring that what remains is distributed correctly. For many families, this process can feel...
When you pass away without a will, it’s called “dying intestate.” It’s something that can have serious consequences for your estate and your loved ones. Florida has a framework for determining who inherits your property if you don’t leave a valid will. The state...
Estate administration typically involves going to probate court. A personal representative (known in some states as an executor) submits testamentary instruments to a court if they can locate them. They document the assets that belong to the estate to ensure that they...
In Florida, a guardianship can be used when someone is unable to take care of themselves. They are placed into a guardianship so that the guardian will be there to provide the necessary support and care. In some cases, this is known as a plenary guardianship. This...
Estate planning can be as much about limiting liability as it is about establishing a legacy. People with valuable resources often want to prevent creditors or tax authorities from intercepting their assets if possible. Estate taxes can drastically reduce the overall...