In Florida, when creating an estate plan, it is essential to understand certain terminology and the mechanics of how an estate works to distribute your assets to your heirs. By enhancing your understanding of the estate planning process, you can make informed choices...
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The many reasons to create a trust
A trust is one of many estate planning tools that may help you achieve your short and long-term goals. For instance, it may be used to keep your Florida home out of your estate or to keep other assets from being subject to probate. Trusts may also be used to keep the...
Key estate planning steps
If you die without a will in Florida, not all assets will automatically pass to your closest relatives. Furthermore, intestate laws can get very complex quickly in the case of blended families. Often, a judge must decide what happens to assets, even though they never...
Deciding what to do with the family home in Florida
It’s not easy for Florida families to make big decisions after their loved one dies. In addition to the logistical and financial decisions that must be made, there are also a lot of decisions that come with emotions tied to them. One decision that combines all of the...
Choosing an attorney-in-fact in Florida
Florida residents in the middle of estate planning might have heard of appointing power of attorney. These individuals, also known as attorney-in-fact, can make legal and financial decisions on your behalf under certain conditions. When does an attorney-in-fact make...
What is an estate plan?
When Florida residents put estate plans into place, they take steps to protect their wealth while they are still alive and ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes after they pass away. A properly designed estate plan can reduce or eliminate...
What new parents should know about estate planning
New parents in Florida have many things to consider, from changing diapers to getting some sleep. Estate planning should also be a major priority. Writing down their last wishes is vital to ensuring their growing family is cared for when they die. The birth of a new...
Why estate planning is important for Florida families
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...
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...