In Florida Estate Planning, Florida Guardianship Proceedings, and Florida Probate cases it is often necessary to setup a full or plenary guardianship. Guardian: an adult appointed by a surviving parent in his or her will or by a court, who is responsible for a minor child or legally incapacitated person’s…
Beneficiary: In Florida Estate Planning and Florida Probate context this is a person entitled to receive property that was left to them by a will or trust or as a named beneficiary. This is contrasted by a person who receives property merely because of their family or marital relationship to…
A Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive / Living WIll are two additional documents that should be part of every family’s estate plan, in addition to a Will or Living Trust. An Advance Health Care Directive appoints someone to make medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated.…
Florida Estate Planning: The process of preparing and planning for a persons financial, health care and personal affairs. It includes documents to designate an agent in the event of a future disability such as a Living Willl or health care surrogate to assist with health care matters if one is…