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The charitable gifts that you plan for and state in your will are your way of showing your support of a charitable organization or foundation for the work they do for the benefit of society.Tampa Will Attorney
Powers of the Personal Representative
Nominated Powers of the Personal Representative Being the Powers of the Personal Representative of an estate is a big responsibility and not to be taken lightly. If you are nominated or appointed to be the PR of an estate, it is in your best interest to contact and consult with a probate lawyer, who can guide you through the process. Call Lizbeth Potts … Read More
Personal Representative
WHO CAN BE A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF An ESTATE? (Executor) A Personal Representative is what the executor of an estate is called in Florida. A Personal Representative is the individual who is appointed by the court to administer the estate.There are 2 types of estates: 1) Testate and 2) IntestateA Testate estate is one where there is a will. An … Read More
Storing Estate Planning Documents
ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS Now that you have your Will Package: Will, Living Will, Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Declaration of Pre-Need Guardian, HIPAA Release, and your Durable Power of Attorney signed, witnessed, and notarized, it needs to be kept in a safe place. Not because they could be stolen, but to make sure they are not lost. The first thought for … Read More
Advance Directives
When Should I revise my Advance Directives and Will?If you have a major life change, you should consider revising or updating your will and other estate planning documents, including your Advance Directives.Consider reviewing and possibly revising your will, advance directives , and other estate planning documents.Review your Will if any of the following occur:
Advance Directive
Advance Directive One must plan for the unknown and inevitable in life. If you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself, you need to make sure that what you want is known and can be followed by those who are treating you. The only way that can happen is if you have your decisions in writing. Here in Florida, … Read More
What is Probate Law
WHAT IS PROBATE LAWProbate Law is the administration of the estate of a person who has passed away. We call this person the decedent. Probate administration distributes the decedent’s property to the beneficiaries or heirs and resolves any claims against the estate.There are different types of probate LawSummary Administration for estates that total less than $75,000.00 and Formal Administration for … Read More
Ways to Avoid Probate
Avoid ProbateWhen someone dies and leaves real (house, land) and/or personal property, it must be legally transferred to the individual’s heirs or beneficiaries. This is called probate. In some cases, probate can be avoided, regardless of whether someone dies with or without a will. If you die with a will, the individuals named in your will are beneficiaries. These people … Read More
