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As our society has increasingly high divorce and remarriage rates, more individuals are faced with the task of updating or revising their Estate Planning documents to account for their change in [...]

A survey of approximately 1,000 adults, conducted by the Princeton Survey Research Associates International in January of 2017 indicates that only approximately 42% of Americans adults have [...]

Kiplinger.com has a new quiz that allows an individual to assess their smarts when it comes to Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts. This quiz is multiple choice, consists of ten questions, and will [...]

Florida law gives individuals the power to contest Wills in the cases of fraud, mental incapacity or undue influence. In Florida, you can challenge a Will within the statute of limitations before [...]

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 [...]

Do you have a loved one who is disabled or has special needs? If so, then a special needs trust (also known as a supplemental needs trust) may be the right option for you and your family. A [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]