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Estate Planning Checklist for New Parents
One of life’s biggest blessings is welcoming a new child into your family. Of course, along with the immense joy a new child brings, there are also many responsibilities and these require diligent planning. Estate planning is important for all adults but this is particularly true for new parents. With a comprehensive estate plan,… Read More »
Common Myths About Probate in New Port Richey
The majority of people have experienced the tragedy of losing someone they love. Even those who have not have known someone grieving a loved one and managing the legal, financial, and personal affairs of the deceased. Due to this, there are many myths about the probate process in New Port Richey, and many of… Read More »
The Risks of Not Designating a Power of Attorney
Many adults understand that they should draft a last will and testament. However, your will is not the only important part of your overall estate plan. There are many other legal documents you may want to draft that will protect your best interests. Unlike your will, some of these documents are effective during your… Read More »
FAQs About Wills in New Port Richey
Last wills and testaments, more commonly simply referred to as ‘wills’ are legal documents that outline your wishes after you pass away. The main purpose of a will is to allow you to specify how you would like your property distributed upon your death, but you can also use them to name a personal… Read More »
Does a New Will Void an Old One?
The only constant in life is change. Adjusting to these changes throughout your lifetime is important, and that includes updating your will. It is important to update your will after any major life event, such as a birth or divorce. You can use a codicil to change your will, or you may want to… Read More »
Can a Will Help Loved Ones Avoid the Probate Process?
For many people, their Last Will and Testament is the foundation of their estate plan. Also known as simply wills, these legal documents have many benefits. They can outline how you want your property distributed after you pass away, name a personal representative who will administer your estate, and appoint a guardian for your… Read More »
What are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Summary Administration in Florida?
The probate process in Florida is one that can be very time-consuming. However, it does not always have to be this way. Summary administration is a simplified version of the probate process and while it has many benefits, there are also certain drawbacks. These are explained in further depth below. Benefits of Summary Administration … Read More »
How Homeowners Can Minimize the Risk of Seller Financing
Although the housing market in Florida has cooled slightly since 2023, prices are still increasing. This shows that there is still a great deal of interest from buyers in the market but with interest rates still being relatively high, this can also turn potential buyers off of purchasing your home. Home sellers often find… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Living Will and Advance Directives?
An estate plan is critical if you want to secure your future and ensure that your wishes are fulfilled during life’s most difficult moments. There are many documents you should include in your estate plan and a living will and advance directives are just common examples of these. Many people believe that these two… Read More »
Steps in the Summary Administration Process
Probate is a court-supervised process that occurs after a person passes away so their estate can be administered and property can be distributed to beneficiaries. Many people assume that probate is a lengthy process and truthfully, sometimes it is. Many estates, though, qualify for summary administration, a process that may only take a couple… Read More »
