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Articles on: Estate Planning
Guardianship Basics
Guardianship Basics What Is Guardianship? When a person is no longer has the capacity to care for themselves, a guardian is appointed by the court to exercise rights on their behalf. At that...
Are Estate Planning Documents in Your Hurricane Kit?
As Floridians today mark the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Charley making landfall as a category 4 storm on the southwest gulf coast, we are reminded of our annual to do lists - Evacuation routes...
Estate Planning Basics with Crystal Denman
Patriot Legal Group's very own Crystal Denman was a special guest on a local Central Florida women's empowerment group ~ A Tribe Called Venus ~ to discuss estate planning basics. Click below for her...
How To Create a Valid Will in Florida
Five Common Mistakes with Do It Yourself “DIY” Estate Plans in Florida In light of the current pandemic, many Americans are becoming aware of the importance of creating or updating their estate...
How to Protect Your Will From Unhappy Relatives
Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. However, a will that is poorly created or not frequently updated can be vulnerable to contestation. What is...
Don’t Risk it: Protect Your Finances From Coronavirus Complications
Many Americans spend a lot of time and effort in managing their finances. While most are worried about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact their income—whether that’s because they are...
Want to Give the Kids an Early Inheritance? 4 Things to Consider
If you’re thinking about giving your children their inheritance early, you’re not alone. Studies suggest that these days, nearly two-thirds of people over the age of 50 would rather pass...
What Impact Does the Citizenship of My Spouse Have On My Estate?
According to the Pew Research Center, in 2017, there were 44.4 million foreign-born people living in the United States, 55% of whom were non-citizens. As a result, there are many occasions when a...