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Being the Personal Representative of an Estate is a solemn responsibility. Therefore, you should choose an individual that is honest, diligent and reliable. Most people opt to designate a family [...]

A Personal Representative of a Will is the individual who is appointed to administer your estate and carry-out the wishes set forth by you in your Will. This is one of the most important [...]

Hospice is end-of-life care in which health professionals give individuals’ medical and emotional support. Hospice can be provided in a patient’s home, hospice center, hospital, nursing home, or [...]

A living trust is a legal entity that you create with rules and conditions that apply to any assets owned by the trust. This type of trust is in operation during the lifetime of the person who [...]

When you are going about Estate Planning, deciding what to do with a vacation home can seem daunting. If you decide to leave it to one (or more) of your family members, it is important that you [...]

A Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) is a lifetime transfer of a personal residence in exchange for rent-free use of said residence during the trust term. When that term comes to an end, [...]

Losing a spouse is, undoubtedly, one of the most devastating experiences a person can face and is difficult to even contemplate. However, it is important to consider and plan for the financial [...]

The Florida Electronic Wills Act, which the legislature intended to take effect on July 1st, 2017, was vetoed on June 26th by Florida’s Governor. This Act would have allowed remote technology to [...]

To ensure that your end-of-life wishes are carried out in a manner that comports with your wishes, it is important to understand the difference between a Living Will and a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate [...]

In March of 2016, Florida adopted a new law, entitled the “Florida Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act”. This law went into effect in July of 2016 and contains rules regarding the management [...]