Probate as relates to IRAs and Life Insurance
Generally speaking, the probate process in Florida begins with filing a petition for administration in the circuit court, in the county where the decedent resided at the time of their death. From there, the next step is for the court to appoint a personal representative to administer the decedent’s estate, by issuing a court order which […]
Guardianship Is Vulnerable To Abuse In Florida And Elsewhere
When a person becomes incapacitated, he or she is not able to make financial and other important decisions for himself or herself. At this point it is sometimes necessary to appoint an individual who can be legally in charge of making these types of decisions for the person. In Florida, this agreement is known as […]
Guardianship Of Michael Jackson’s Children Will Be Shared
After the “misunderstanding” that led to TJ Jackson being appointed emergency guardian of Michael Jackson’s children, the family has developed a plan for him to be a permanent co-guardian of the children. The crux of the plan is that Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson’s mother, will be able to focus on raising the children, while TJ […]
No Need To Procrastinate With Estate Planning In Florida
Many people are waiting until next year before dealing with planning their estate, since they do not know whether new estate planning laws will be in effect by next year. Some people in Florida with a higher amount of assets are uncertain how future laws will affect their estate planning decisions. However, one should not […]