Boynton Beach Legal Blog
Who can contest a will in Florida?
When a Florida resident passes away, their estate will likely go through a process called probate. During probate, the last will and testament is validated and the estate’s creditors are paid before assets are distributed to the decedent’s heirs. Wills can be...
Estate planning during tough economic times
The U.S. economy regularly experiences recessions and other periods of decline. While there is not much most of us in Florida can do to prevent economic downturns, we can control how we react to them. There are things we can do to minimize the damage to our personal...
How to talk to your spouse about estate planning
Estate planning often remains a topic that people avoid talking about. But spouses and families need to discuss this challenging and, sometimes, uncomfortable topic, which addresses your mortality along with the needs of the family. In talking with your spouse, he or...
Choosing the right executor: What to look for
Choosing the executor for your Florida estate should not be taken lightly. This decision can affect the management and distribution of your assets, so it's crucial to choose a person who is capable and trustworthy to handle the job. Essential traits The following...
How could divorce change your estate plan?
Getting divorced is never as simple as signing a piece of paper. First, the emotional and psychological adjustment to the end of your marriage can take a long time. From the legal perspective, it can feel like there are a thousand things you must do before your...
How can employment contracts protect your small business?
A lot of small business owners like to keep things informal. Instead of wearing a business suit to work, they might be more likely to show up in jeans. They likely spend a lot of time working alongside their employees rather than staying inside their private office...
5 things you need to know about creating medical directives
Your estate plan must go beyond addressing money and assets. An effective estate plan also should have advance medical directives, which include important legal documents related to the medical care you will or will not accept. Granted, it may make you uneasy to...
Administering a will to the right people in Florida
Many people are uncertain about what happens to their property and assets after death. In Florida, contestation of a will by individuals who believe they should receive portions of an estate when they should not is typical. The law determines the specific types of...
The basics of beneficiary designations in Florida
When estate planning, it is important to pay attention to beneficiary designations, which determine who will receive your assets when you die. This is often one of the most overlooked aspects of estate planning, but it can be one of the most important. What are...
What constitutes ‘undue influence’ over an estate?
Grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult. Regardless of whether you were ready for their death, trying to cope with a new sense of loss can be challenging. It can feel like an unexpected blow when you discover their estate plan is not what you expected. As you...