In Florida, a surviving spouse has the right to elect to take a portion of the deceased spouse’s homestead property as a tenancy in common with the deceased spouse’s children, instead of taking a life estate in the entire property. There are so many statutes on this (Check them out HERE) so I’ll try to…
Everything You Need to Know About Planning Your Own Funeral Words and Resources Collaborated with Sara Bailey at thewidow.net. While death is a natural and inevitable part of life, most people don’t like thinking about their mortality. As a result, families are often unprepared to make post-death decisions and can have a tough time…
Child custody (now referred to as “time-sharing”) in Florida refers to the legal arrangements made for the care and control of minor children following a divorce or separation. In Florida, there are two main types of custody: time-sharing and parental responsibility. Time-Sharing refers to where the child will physically reside. In Florida, a child can…
With the future of Social Security and Medicare uncertain, it’s more important than ever to take steps to secure your financial health. Fortunately, there are several reliable strategies you can use to maximize your savings goals and secure your financial future without relying on government programs. In this blog post, James Hall with www.SeniorCareFitness.com discusses…
In some cases, the probate process in Florida can take as little as six months, but that is not the typical case. It usually takes anywhere from half a year to eighteen months, and complicated cases may take as long as two years or more. However, having an idea of how long a case may…
When a relative passes away, there are a myriad of factors to think about. Among those concerns may be debt that relative still owed when they passed – but what becomes of that debt? The good news is, generally speaking, you will not be responsible for that debt. Such a debt would only attach to…
(Guest Article; Words by: Harry Cline at newcaregiver.org) No matter what age you are, getting married can bring a multitude of benefits. Along with the obvious companionship that comes with finding a spouse, there can be a number of legal and financial benefits that come your way as a side effect. If you’re currently…
Author: Sara Bailey (https://thewidow.net/) Preparing for retirement and undertaking estate planning are crucial and have profound effects on your later quality of life and on your children, if you have any. Deciding how to distribute your assets once your life has concluded empowers you to control your legacy and benefit your loved ones. Many people…
Your relative has died. Now what? Do you need to open a probate case? What is a probate case? When someone passes away and they have left assets in their name alone (for more details on what needs to be probated, see our blog post: The Non-Probate Pail) you will likely need to open up…
When people think about Wills, the focus is usually on property: whether that is the house, money, cars, the old jewelry collection, or whatever else the deceased may have owned. While that is a big part of the story when it comes to estate planning, the person who is chosen to be personal representative can…
