Since it is Financial Literacy Month, we thought we would share some of the valuable information about how financial literacy and estate planning go hand in hand. As an estate planning attorney, we work with families and their financial planners frequently. It is important for us to have a good idea of a person’s finances…
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Although you may at first think that only your financial planner has anything to do with your financial future, that is rarely true. You really should have a conversation with your family lawyer as well. Since it is Financial Literacy Month, we thought we would share how we are also involved in safeguarding your financial…
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If you’re not familiar with the term gray divorce, it is the term commonly used for divorces among those over 50. As a Pinellas County divorce attorney, we see some short-term marriages that end when the parties are in their 50’s and beyond, however, most are long-term marriages where the couple has accrued assets. The…
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Divorce in your 50’s and beyond is commonly referred to as gray divorce. As an older couple, your assets and debts look different than that of a couple divorcing in their 20’s or early 30’s. Typically there are more assets. That makes the gray divorce financial considerations different than that of a divorce of a…
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Although many divorces include whether a woman will return to her maiden, or birth name, not all Florida divorce attorneys discuss this. And, if you self-filed, you may not have thought about the pros and cons of a post-divorce name change in Florida. If you are now thinking about it, here are some things to…
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Once a judge signs off on your divorce settlement, you still have a few things you need to do. Some will require the help of a family law attorney. In many cases your divorce attorney offers these services, so be sure to ask before looking for someone new. Verify Title Documents Are in the Proper…
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In most circumstances you will be required to try divorce through either mediation or collaboration, either way, you still need to take steps to protect yourself and your future. 1. Know Your Finances One of the first things you should do before discussing divorce with your spouse is to look into your finances. Print out recent…
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Florida is one of the states where you do not have to hire a divorce attorney in order to file for divorce. However, just because it is not required, does not mean you should not hire one. In fact, there are many benefits to hiring an attorney to facilitate your dissolution of marriage that often…
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Whether you are the personal representative or someone close to you passed without a will or trust, starting the probate process can feel overwhelming. In Pinellas County, and all of Florida, almost all estates go through probate. And, if you are the one working to settle an estate, the best advice we can give you…
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You can find a lot of information about the probate process, both in Florida and elsewhere, but what is harder to find is simple, factual advice. As experienced probate lawyers, we want to help you whether you are in the process of having a will or trust drawn up, or find yourself working hard to…
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