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You gave a lot of thought to whom you should designate as your child’s legal guardian if you and your spouse or partner both died or became unable to care for them. You looked at relatives and friends and considered things like financial stability, religious beliefs...
If you first made an estate plan when your kids were little, you likely never considered sharing the details of it with them. Now that they have grown up and left home, you might wonder whether you should. It becomes more important to do so with every passing day...
Alongside deciding how your assets will be distributed when you die, one of the most critical decisions in your estate plan is choosing the right trust – if you decide to set one up. The choice of a trust can mean the difference between a hassle-free and efficient...
When getting into a business partnership, it is important that you create and sign a formal partnership agreement. The primary purpose of this binding agreement is to specify each party’s obligations and outline what should happen in the event of a disagreement....
Business must move ahead. Companies cannot put earnings on the back burner for disputes, hence the vitality of comprehensive governing documents. Consider a joint venture. Partnering with another entity can expand your target market, increase your profit potential and...
Property values in Florida are on the rise. As such, portability of the homestead tax exemption for a primary residence is a hot topic. Homestead portability allows an owner of homestead property to “port,” or transfer, all or part of his or her Save Our Homes...
We are often been asked by clients why a will must be signed twice. The practice seems redundant to many clients. In short, the practice is determined by long-standing law and procedure designed to confirm the validity of a will after the testator’s death. A will is...
When you pass away, your assets will be distributed in accordance with your estate plan or the laws of intestacy. But what happens to your debt? Unfortunately, it does not die with you. Your estate is responsible for satisfying your unpaid credit cards, medical...
Deeds are an essential part of every real estate transaction. A deed is a written instrument that evidences the transfer of title to real property from one party to another. There are various types of deeds wherein different warranties of the condition of title are...
Nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. However, strategic estate planning can dramatically decrease any taxes due at the time of your death. Historically, wealthy individuals and families have used dynasty trusts to protect and preserve their fortune...