Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, your assets, and your peace of mind. Two of the most common estate planning tools are probate and living trusts. They both…
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…