No one wants to think about what will happen after a loved one dies in Florida. However, to best prepare your loved ones, it’s instrumental to set up an estate plan ahead of time. What is an estate plan? An estate plan is a set of documents that will tell the courts...
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A guide to advance directives
Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do in Florida or anywhere else. It’s a way to take charge and plan for the future while protecting your estate and heirs. You can also protect yourself by having advance care directives. Understanding advance...
Florida lawyer Daniel de Paz selected to Super Lawyers
Florida estate planning attorney Daniel de Paz has been selected for Super Lawyers, a website that honors and rates esteemed lawyers. This is the fourth consecutive year De Paz has been selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars. About Daniel de Paz’s practice Daniel de...
What is a contingent beneficiary, and why do you need one?
When a person passes away in Florida, their will dictates who will inherit their assets. Some assets, such as retirement accounts, cannot be bequeathed in a will. Instead, the account passes on to whoever the owner names as a beneficiary. It is also wise to name an...