Yearly Estate Planning AuditKicking off a new year right involves more than just resolutions to get in shape and joining book clubs. One of the most important tasks we should tackle at the beginning of each year is to make sure that our estate plans are completed,...
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Terminating a Florida Living Trust after Administration – 4 Important Steps
Terminating a Florida Living Trust after Administration – 4 Important StepsLiving trusts are popular estate and legacy planning tools in Florida for probate avoidance. However, when the grantor, which is the person who initially creates a living trust, dies, the trust...
Will my estate go through probate court in Florida?
Will my estate go through probate court in Florida?Costs associated with the probate administration process can add up quickly. So, it’s not surprising that so many people create their estate plans with probate avoidance in mind. One of the most common questions...
Estate Planning for Small Business Owners
Estate Planning for Small Business OwnersFor small business owners, estate planning options seem insurmountably complicated. If you find yourself trying to navigate the intricacies of balancing your personal estate planning goals with that of your business, then...
Estate Planning for Divorced & Remarried Couples
Estate Planning for Divorced & Remarried CouplesWhether you are a young couple with plans to start a family or an individual approaching retirement age, estate planning is a critical factor to maximize your quality of life for yourself and your loved ones. In part two...
A Summary of the Florida Lady Bird Deed
A Summary of the Florida Lady Bird DeedThe key objective of probate avoidance estate planning is to ensure that assets are passed on to others without the need for administering a will through the court system after the death of the life tenant. In Florida, Revocable...
Estate Planning for Young Families
Estate Planning for Young FamiliesWhether you are a young couple with plans to start a family or an individual approaching retirement age, estate planning is a critical factor to maximize your quality of life for yourself and your loved ones. In part one of ASR Law...
Understanding the Florida Living Will
Understanding the Florida Living WillWith all that has been going on in the world lately, it is no surprise that estate planning attorneys have been bombarded by client calls regarding Living Wills and other advanced directives. Aside from creating a feasible plan for...
Ways to Avoid Probate in Florida
Ways to Avoid Probate in FloridaOne of the most frequently asked questions we receive regarding estate planning is "Will my estate go through probate court in Florida?". While most believe such a process to be complicated and virtually unattainable, be assured that it...
Revocable versus Irrevocable Trusts in Florida
Revocable versus Irrevocable Trusts in FloridaThe concept of utilizing a trust as an estate planning tool can be confusing to many. Trusts range from relatively simple to more complicated in nature. This level of complexity is typically determined by the individual’s...