Putting a home into a trust has several benefits, from avoiding the lengthy probate process to providing potential tax advantages. This article discusses the intricacies of trusts and the importance of consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney. What Is…
The Significance of Pet Trusts We often speak about leaving legacies for our children and ensuring their future, but what about our four-legged family members? The intricate process of planning for our pets' future, especially in Jacksonville, demands as much…
Introduction to Living Trusts 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…