While it should be at the top of everyone’s to-do list, it can be an overwhelming topic to dive into. To help you get started, below are some important terms to keep in mind as you think about your own estate plan.
Articles on: Wills
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...
Who’s On Your Team?
Estate planning is not just about what happens to your stuff when you die. It is about coordinating all aspects of your life so (i) you can be taken care of during times when you are unable to care...
We All Need a Yearly Checkup: Your Estate Plan Does Too
One of the main reasons for getting an annual physical is to detect and treat problems before an illness or health condition becomes serious. Likewise, it is important for your estate plan to get...
Do Your Parents Have an Estate Plan?
If you find yourself in the “sandwich generation” (someone who is caring for both your children as well as your parents simultaneously), you need to know whether or not your parents have put...
I already have a will, so my family doesn’t need to go through Probate. Is that right?
One common misunderstanding many of our clients have is the belief that having a Last Will and Testament avoids the probate process. The reality is that your Will is a probate document. Your Will...