Author Archives: jay@milemarkmedia.com
Should I Get A Real Estate Agent Or A Real Estate Attorney In Florida?
The real estate bubble in Florida has been getting ready to burst for a while now, with unprecedented property transactions and acquisitions, particularly in the West Palm Beach area. Many of those selling and purchasing property are out-of-state or even foreign buyers who are using the property as an investment. Regardless of your specific… Read More »
Undue Influence Litigation
If you have been expecting an inheritance from a loved one, it can be truly jarring to realize that their life-long plans and wishes changed at the last minute, particularly if their new estate plan or will seems very much out of line with who they are or what they would have wanted. Unfortunately,… Read More »
Where Should I Keep My Will?
You’ve done the hard part; you’ve created an estate plan! You have a valid will, created with the help of an attorney, which lays out in explicit detail how your estate is to be distributed upon your death. Congratulations! What’s next? Well, finding a safe place to put it! The most perfect, valid, and… Read More »
How Do I Change My Will?
Unfortunately, when it comes to changing a will, it’s not as easy as striking through a line and initialing next to it. In fact, doing so may invalidate the entire document. However, it is possible–and usually necessary–to change your will multiple times after it’s created. Generally, it’s recommended that you review and revise your… Read More »
Preparing For Long-Term Care
Florida is one of the most popular retirement destinations in the nation, and people move from all over the country to retire here. However, while the weather and accessibility are wonderful, the cost of nursing homes and assisted living care for retirees is far higher in Florida than it is in neighboring states and… Read More »
Estate Planning? Don’t Forget About Your Digital Assets
Usually when we think about estate planning, we focus on our tangible and financial assets. We think about houses, boats, checking accounts, and maybe even retirement funds, but chances are we don’t think too much about our logins and passwords. Consideration of digital assets also serves as a reminder that estate planning is far… Read More »
Can I Help My Mother Write Her Will?
It can be incredibly difficult to watch your parents getting older, and it can be nerve wracking when you are watching them suffer increasing health issues knowing that they have no plans in place for their estate or long-term care. Admittedly, your parents’ finances are probably the last thing that you want to be… Read More »
Estate Planning Like A Pro
When it comes to estate planning it can be hard to feel like you really have a handle on things. Chances are, you have more assets and things that need planning for than you realize. Since you can’t know what you don’t know, working with an estate planning attorney is usually the best course… Read More »
Can I Amend A Living Trust?
Estate planning can seem like a very formal and overwhelming process. With so much paperwork and so many signatures it’s easy to feel like everything is set in stone. However, the reality is that living trusts and even wills can be amended. In fact, it’s highly likely that a need to amend your trust… Read More »
Don’t Forget This In Your Will
Estate Planning can seem like a daunting endeavor. Many people wish to avoid it for as long as possible, while others may deal with estate documents once and then never look at them again. This makes it even more critical that no mistakes are made in the drafting process and that the terms can… Read More »
