What Does the Term "Decedent" Mean? “Decedent” is a legal term that refers to a person who has died with unsatisfied legal obligations. At the end of their life, a decedent has some legal duties that must be fulfilled through…
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s wife Allison Holker legally granted half of her late husband’s future earnings Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s wife Allison Holker legally granted half of her late husband’s future earnings. Widely known as ‘tWitch,’ Boss was a beloved figure in…
I Have Moved to Florida: Is My Out-of-State Will Valid? If Not—What’s Next? Is Your Out of State Will Valid In Florida? Whether out of state wills are valid under Florida law is a question being addressed in probate matters…
Transferring Title of a Decedent’s Vehicle Under Florida Law Vehicles often comprise part of a person’s estate after they pass. It is sometimes possible to distribute vehicles very soon after a person’s death, sometimes even without an order from the…
All About Probate in Florida What is Probate? Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and gathering the assets of a deceased person (decedent), paying the decedent’s debts, and distributing the decedent’s assets to his or her beneficiaries. In general,…
Where Not To Die In 2022: The Greediest Death Tax States Ashlea Ebeling Former Staff Where Not To Die In 2022: The Greediest Death Tax States. Should death be taxing? Amid budget surpluses, states started slashing income taxes last year.…
SAVINGS TOD Accounts Versus Revocable Trusts – Which Is Better? Both help you pass down assets while avoiding the time and expense of probate, but one comes with a lot more flexibility than the other. by: Tracy Craig, Fellow, ACTEC, AEP®, Emily…
What to know about end-of-life planning. What to know about end-of-life planning. End-of-life planning refers to the steps a person takes to get their affairs in order and determine how they want to spend their last days. Also known as…
End-Of-Life Planning Is A 'Lifetime Gift' To Your Loved Ones KAVITHA CARDOZA Talking about death makes most of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. That's a big mistake, because if you don't have an end-of-life plan, your state's…
Your Parent Didn't Have A Will: What Should You Do Now? Christine Fletcher Contributor Mom or dad has passed away and despite your requests over the last few years for them to see a lawyer and do a will, they…