Jacksonville Law Blog

Do you count yourself among other Florida residents who would rather discuss almost any topic other than personal mortality? It’s not uncommon to want to avoid discussions about your own death. However, you might also be one of many people who understand the...

When it is time to settle the estate of a loved one, a Florida family will have to complete certain tasks and navigate the process of settling remaining affairs. This is the estate administration process, and it requires the resolution of certain matters before it...

Life is unpredictable. Plans a Florida adult made at a specific time in his or her life may no longer be effective or applicable. This is why estate planning is not a one-time step. It is critical to carefully review all existing plans from time to time, making...

One of the most important benefits of planning for the future is the ability to control what happens to certain assets and property after passing. Through certain estate planning tools, a Florida adult can protect assets, ensure they go to the right person and control...

There are many reasons why Florida adults put off the process of planning for the future. Misconceptions about how the process works, its benefits or what they need for the right amount of protection may keep them from taking this important step. It may be helpful to...

If you’re among those in Florida who understand the importance of protecting your assets and providing instructions to your loved ones and others regarding your end-of-life care or other legal issues, then good for you. Thinking ahead and taking steps to secure these...

One of the primary goals for Florida parents who have children with specific needs is ensuring that their child has what he or she needs for long-term security. This means estate planning with the goal of providing for him or her years into the future, setting aside...

Parents never stop caring for their kids, and you likely want to care for your kids in the future by passing along your property and assets after you pass. If you have a special needs child, it may be even more important to ensure that he or she has what is necessary...

Planning for the future is a process that often involves making medical plans in case of incapacitation, deciding what will happen to personal assets and more. When making these plans, Florida adults often consider their physical assets, but as more people own digital...