Tag Archives: Palm Beach County
The Importance of Proper Beneficiary Designations
Estate Planning Attorneys in Palm Beach County and Martin County FL There are advantages and disadvantages to naming beneficiaries on accounts as a part of your comprehensive estate plan: As each person’s estate plan is meant to be highly individualized and comprehensive, it is of vital importance that your documented plan clearly designates beneficiaries… Read More »
Florida Estate Planning Checklist for 2024
Estate Planning Law Firm, Palm Beach County and Martin County FL With a new year upon us, now is the perfect time to create your personal estate plan, or to review and revise your existing plan. Major life events such as births, deaths, divorce, remarriage, adoption or change of your state of permanent residency… Read More »
Florida Elder Exploitation by Financial and Investment Firms
Martin and Palm Beach County Elder Law Firm Elder financial abuse, fraud and exploitation takes many forms and originates from many sources. Over the years, our firm has handled elder exploitation cases involving friends, family, caregivers, and supposedly trustworthy institutions such as financial and investment companies and their employees. It is estimated that losses… Read More »
What to Know About Elder Law in Florida
Martin and Palm Beach County Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys The practice of Elder Law concentrates on uncovering, addressing and documenting the needs for specific legal solutions of people as they age. While not exactly a new area of law, there is a decidedly increased focus on elder law today as our nation… Read More »
Have You Recently Relocated to Florida?
Estate Planning and Domicile Planning Attorneys in Palm Beach County There is a long history of migration to Florida from other states and even other countries. Traditionally, this inbound migration has been primarily composed of retirees from northeastern and midwestern states, but that has changed greatly in the past several years. Between April, 2022… Read More »
How to Avoid the Probate Process in Florida
Martin and Palm Beach County Probate, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys Probate is essentially the legal, court-led process of validating a deceased person’s Will, administering and settling their estate and distributing remaining assets to their beneficiaries. The complications that may arise in the probate process often stem from the deceased having left no… Read More »
What Is the Connection Between Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Probate in Florida?
Martin and Palm Beach County Wrongful Death and Probate Attorneys The death of a loved one is made even more devastating when that often-sudden death is caused by the recklessness, carelessness or negligence of others. Wrongful death can be caused by motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, dangerous or defective products or by an act… Read More »
What to Know About Florida’s Inheritance Laws
Martin and Palm Beach County Estate Planning and Estate Litigation Attorneys The purpose of our state’s inheritance law is to maintain the legal rights of Floridians regarding the distribution of assets and monies after a loved one has passed. The State of Florida levies neither estate nor inheritance taxes of its own. Inheritance law… Read More »