Estate Planning
Frequently Asked Questions About Probate
As Pinellas County probate lawyers, we hear many questions about probate. Some are asked during the process of drawing up a will or trust. Others are when we help settle an estate. If you have never been through the process in Florida, you will likely have many questions. Here are answers to some of the…
Read More3 Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Because it is Financial Literacy Month, we thought we would share some common estate planning mistakes families in Pinellas County and throughout Florida make. Estate planning is important so your estate does not go into intestate, a process that takes time and complicates the process of estate distribution for your loved ones and beneficiaries. 1. Not…
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Extends to Your End of Life Plans
Financial literacy is much more than understanding not to spend more than you make and to pay your bills on time. True financial literacy includes an understanding of income, investments, retirement, tax implications of your income and investments, and even what will happen to your wealth upon your death. As an estate attorney we help…
Read MoreWhy You Should Contact a Family Law Firm When You Marry
No one ever thinks that their lives will end tragically. However, it seems that every time we turn on the news there is another tragic death in Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg, or the Tampa Bay area. There is always someone left behind who has to take care of the deceased person’s belongings and more. When…
Read More5 Things You Should Do Post Divorce
No matter how long and complicated or quick and simple your divorce, there are things you need to do once it is finalized. Some things you can do yourself, other things are best done with the help of a family law attorney. These things protect you and your family in the future. 1. Change Your Beneficiaries…
Read More3 Ways Probate Lawyers Help the Executor
As the executor, or personal representative, of an estate, you have a lot of work ahead of you. Although there are some cases where you are not required to hire a probate attorney, there are many reasons why you should. Probate lawyers make the process less stressful and less time consuming for you. If you…
Read MoreHelpful Information for the Estate’s Personal Representative
One of the hardest times any of us experience in our lives is after the loss of a loved one. When you are named as the personal representative (executor) of a loved one’s estate, you not only need to mourn, but handle the probate process. The easiest way to do this is to find the…
Read MoreApril is Financial Literacy Month
Since 2004, April has been designated as financial literacy month to help people understand the importance of financial literacy. Depending where you are in life, financial literacy means different things and involves different people in our lives. For example, one of our team member’s first grader’s class is learning about the value of different coins.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Estate Planning
To many, estate planning seems too complicated so they continue to put it off. However, it is too important a task not to give it your attention. By working with a family law firm who specialize in estate planning in Largo, Florida or in your state, the process can be made easier. We understand that…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Assets When You Marry
As someone getting married later in life, or perhaps getting married again, you likely have already accumulated certain assets. Although we all like to believe that our marriage will last “until death do us part,” the reality is that it does not happen all the time. You want your property and investments to go where…
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