On behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Oct 27, 2020 | Firm News
As the Florida Bar explains, living trusts can be an effective tool to avoid probate, manage your estate and distribute assets after you die. These trusts offer significant estate planning benefits including the flexibility to withdraw funds and modify the trust...
On behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Oct 3, 2020 | Firm News
It is useful during estate preparations that a person understands what will happen after he or she dies. Estates move into probate, but the process may vary depending on different factors. The Florida Courts state there are three types of probate in Florida, but only...
On behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Sep 22, 2020 | Firm News
Whether you are currently planning your estate or simply considering getting your affairs together, it is critical to explore all of your options. In addition to creating a last will and testament, a living trust may have many benefits. Depending on the unique...
On behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Sep 5, 2020 | Firm News
Estate planning typically revolves around what happens after a death, but proper navigation of a person’s twilight years falls under the umbrella term as well. When taking care of an elderly or disabled person’s comfort, Medicaid offers financial...
On behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Aug 23, 2020 | Firm News
Planning for your future is more than just determining where you want to live in your senior years. There are certain actions you should take to maximize this next phase of your life. Here is some advice from Forbes about what steps to take before you retire. Update...
On behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Aug 5, 2020 | Firm News
When a person decides to make an estate plan, they may want to ensure their surviving spouse and children receive a legacy from their estate. When the surviving spouse is not the biological or adoptive parent of the children, estate planning requires a different...
On behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Jul 28, 2020 | Firm News
A lot of people focus on the financial perks of setting up an estate plan, which are very significant. Ensuring that loved ones are taken care of in the future an that your estate is managed properly offers other advantages, however, especially from a mental point of...
On behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Jul 20, 2020 | Firm News
Florida residents may focus on their wills as the centerpiece of their estate plan. However, Kiplinger notes that beneficiary designations also play an important role in your estate planning. Our law firm has experience helping clients design thoughtful estate...
On behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Jun 30, 2020 | Firm News
A guardianship is when the court gives one person the authority over another person. A guardian may have the right to make personal and financial decisions for the person or the decision-making rights may have a limit to only personal or only financial. According to...
On behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Jun 19, 2020 | Firm News
The concern, when an estate goes to probate in Florida, is that it may get tied up in litigation. The more people who have the ability to sue, the higher the likelihood of a delay. However, there is a limitation on who can file a lawsuit. People must be an interested...
