Planning for the future is an important and beneficial task for adults of all ages. Regardless of age, income level or health status, it is beneficial for each Florida adult to have an estate plan in place to ensure that they have the final say over what happens to...
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Is a personal injury settlement taxable income?
As 2023 winds to a close, many Florida residents are gearing up for tax season. Filing federal tax returns is more complex for some people than others, especially if issues have arisen during the year that have tax implications, such as winning a lottery, receiving an...
Encouraging older parents to start the estate planning process
It is not easy to discuss one’s own mortality. This is one reason why many adults avoid the subject of estate planning, and they may not assume that it is really necessary if they don’t have a significant amount of wealth or they are relatively healthy. This avoidance...
What falls under the authority of an HOA?
When you move into a community with a homeowners’ association, you must agree to adhere to the terms of the neighborhood covenant. Each HOA is different, and the specific rules that may apply to you depend on your individual community. It is your responsibility to...
Florida laws regarding a last will and testament
Every state has its own estate planning laws. Sometimes, laws in several states may be relevant to a specific estate, such as if a Florida resident is executing an estate plan but owns several properties in other states or countries. One of the most common documents...
Is it best for beneficiaries to know what they are inheriting?
One of the intentions of estate planning is providing for loved ones long into the future. Through a thoughtfully prepared estate plan, one can ensure that personal assets and belongings end up in the right places. While the benefits of an estate plan are well...
What documents besides a will should be in an estate plan?
More and more Florida residents are realizing the importance of protecting their assets and leaving written instructions for their loved ones and others to take effect when they die or if they become incapacitated. It used to be that many people, especially those of...
Discussions about estate planning are critical
It is never easy to discuss certain aspects of the future, such as one’s own mortality and what will happen after passing. Most people are uncomfortable with discussing their own deaths or the possibility of experiencing a medical emergency that could leave them...
3 things to know about a Florida personal injury claim
When someone sustains damages because of another person’s negligence, Florida law entitles that individual to seek financial recovery for their losses. In other words, a plaintiff in an injury claim is basically asking the civil justice system to hold the party deemed...
Effectively addressing debt in an estate plan
One of the primary goals of creating an effective legal and financial strategy for the future is making plans that will protect the interests of loved ones. For many Florida adults, this means developing an estate plan that will determine how they will distribute...