Is a Living Trust Right for Us?
A living trust is a tool that is used all the time in Jacksonville estate planning to accomplish two very important objectives: 1) to make things smooth and easy for your loved ones after you pass away, and 2) to…
Why Are Contingent Beneficiaries Important?
For Jacksonville residents who have been married or in a longstanding relationship, it’s almost certain your initial beneficiary will be your spouse or partner. If you have children, it’s likely an easy decision to make them contingent or successor beneficiaries…
What is a Lady Bird Deed and How Does it Affect My Estate Planning?
As Lady Bird Deeds grow in popularity for Jacksonville residents, it is important to discuss and understand the benefits and limitations of these deeds, as well as how they affect estate planning. Enhanced life estate deeds, also called Lady Bird…
What is a Gun Trust?
If you’re a gun collector, while you likely have heard the term “gun trust,” you may not know what it is, how it works, or how it can be useful in an estate plan. Guns Are One of the Worst…
What Happens to My Parents’ House After They Die?
Probate law does not allow anyone to take items from a loved ones’ home after they die, until the will has been probated. Learning about probate, what it entails and how to prepare for it may make it a little…
Prenups Aren’t Just For Rich People Anymore
Prenuptial agreements in the Americas can trace their roots back to the days of colonialism. In the Canadian colonies, men outnumbered women and often married poor women who immigrated to the Americas for economic opportunity. These women were known as…
How Does a Trust Protect My Family after Death?
Estate planning involves a close look at personal and financial goals while you are living and after you have died. Having a comprehensive estate plan ensures that your wishes will be carried out and loved ones protected. Many Jacksonville seniors…
How Do I Contest a Will in Florida?
As a beneficiary of a will, if you don’t agree with how the assets are being distributed, you may ask: If you have a will, does it have to be carried out exactly as it's written? The will can be…
Protecting Assets with a Trust vs. Limited Liability Company
While trusts and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are very different legal vehicles, they are both used by business owners to protect assets. Understanding their differences, strengths and weaknesses will help determine which is best for your situation, as explained by…
How Do I Transfer Vehicle Ownership of a Deceased Relative?
The way to transfer a vehicle after death can depend on several factors. These include whether the automobile was owned by one person or several individuals and whether any provision was made in a will for its transfer. How the…