Posts Tagged ‘will’
3 Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Because it is Financial Literacy Month, we thought we would share some common estate planning mistakes families in Pinellas County and throughout Florida make. Estate planning is important so your estate does not go into intestate, a process that takes time and complicates the process of estate distribution for your loved ones and beneficiaries. 1. Not…
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Extends to Your End of Life Plans
Financial literacy is much more than understanding not to spend more than you make and to pay your bills on time. True financial literacy includes an understanding of income, investments, retirement, tax implications of your income and investments, and even what will happen to your wealth upon your death. As an estate attorney we help…
Read MoreWhy You Should Contact a Family Law Firm When You Marry
No one ever thinks that their lives will end tragically. However, it seems that every time we turn on the news there is another tragic death in Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg, or the Tampa Bay area. There is always someone left behind who has to take care of the deceased person’s belongings and more. When…
Read More3 Ways Probate Lawyers Help the Executor
As the executor, or personal representative, of an estate, you have a lot of work ahead of you. Although there are some cases where you are not required to hire a probate attorney, there are many reasons why you should. Probate lawyers make the process less stressful and less time consuming for you. If you…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Assets When You Marry
As someone getting married later in life, or perhaps getting married again, you likely have already accumulated certain assets. Although we all like to believe that our marriage will last “until death do us part,” the reality is that it does not happen all the time. You want your property and investments to go where…
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