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Removing a Personal Representative in New Port Richey
There are many reasons family members and other interested parties may wish to remove a personal representative during the probate process. State law outlines many of these reasons, including physical or mental incapacity, a felony conviction, failing to comply with court orders, and more. The process of removing a personal representative is not always… Read More »
When to Update Your Estate Plan
Drafting an estate plan is one of the most responsible things you can do for your family. It is just as important, however, that you review your estate plan regularly to ensure that it still complies with state law, and that it reflects your wishes. Too many people simply set their estate plan aside… Read More »
Common Mistakes During Probate and How to Avoid Them
Probate can be a complicated process that involves the supervision of the court when administering the estate of someone who has passed away. There are many steps involved in probate including confirming the will, inventorying the assets of the estate, paying off the taxes and debts of the deceased, and ultimately distributing remaining property… Read More »
How are Debts Paid in Probate?
There are many steps in the probate process in New Port Richey. One of the most important of these is that creditors can file a claim against the estate to recover debt still owed to them by the deceased. Creditors’ claims must be paid before any estate can be settled and beneficiaries and heirs… Read More »
Must Healthcare Surrogates Be Written?
There are many different estate planning tools that the law stipulates must be in writing, such as your will. Due to this, many people wonder if they must put all of their wishes in writing. Some also wonder what happens if they do not have the necessary documents in place and a critical decision… Read More »
How to Choose the Right Tampa Estate Planning Lawyer for You
You have made the responsible and loving decision to draft an estate plan so you and your family are protected in the future. Now what? You may be tempted to find do-it-yourself forms online, but this is not recommended. Going forward with estate planning without the help of an attorney can result in mistakes… Read More »
Benefits of Drafting a Living Trust
People embark on estate planning with different family circumstances, different goals, and different issues with their estate. While some estates are very simple and require nothing more than a few documents, others are very complex with advanced estate planning needs. Regardless of the size and complexity of your estate, living trusts are estate planning… Read More »
Estate Planning Considerations if You Do Not Have Children
When people create an estate plan, the goal is typically to take care of their loved ones once they pass away. This is no less true for people who do not have children. Indeed, for individuals without children a written estate plan is often more important as the default inheritance laws can be complex… Read More »
Why Do People Put Off Estate Planning?
Most adults know the importance of estate planning. Still, fewer than 30 percent of individuals have an actual plan in place. So, where is the disconnect? Why do so few people have an estate plan if they understand how important it is? Truthfully, there are many reasons people procrastinate estate planning. Below, our Tampa… Read More »
Signs You Need a Tampa Estate Planning Lawyer
Truthfully, all adults need an estate plan to ensure that their wishes are respected. Although there are many online tools to create your own estate plan, these are often not enough to ensure that your loved ones, property, and wishes are protected. When working with a Tampa estate planning lawyer, however, you can have… Read More »
