It can be difficult to think about death, especially your own. But imagine for a moment that the worst has happened. What would happen to your digital assets? For many people, a more relevant question would be: What are digital assets?Think of online banking...
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Month: April 2018
Two important reasons for avoiding Florida probate: time, cost
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 25, 2018 | Probate & Trust Administration
A Florida lawyer who writes an advice column for a Treasure Coast newspaper wrote recently that people know that they want to avoid probate, but they are not sure why. He noted that probate likely doesn’t sound difficult at first, but that it can a time-consuming,...
Probate court to decide if Florida shooter is rich or broke
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 18, 2018 | Probate & Trust Administration
A little more than two months ago, Florida and the nation were shocked and saddened by the senseless murders of 17 people in a shooting at a Parkland high school. The shooter's public defender recently said in a hearing that Nikolas Cruz could be worth hundreds of...
What will happen to my debts when I die?
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 17, 2018 | blog
When you pass away, it does not mean that your debts will necessarily disappear. Your creditors — like the banks that issued your vehicle loans, home loans and credit card companies — will be able to make a claim on your estate for the money you owe them. At the end...
Intensely personal battle over Florida woman’s estate
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 11, 2018 | Probate & Trust Administration
It is about a 200-mile drive south of Brevard County to get to Morningside. The Miami neighborhood north of downtown was home to Andrea Greenberg, a well-known figure in the city's real estate industry and her longtime boyfriend, Alejandro Aparicio. After Greenberg's...
Is it time to sit down with your estate planning attorney?
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 6, 2018 | Wills & Trusts
If you have in the past visited a Brevard County estate planning attorney to create a plan for protecting your family and assets, you are probably ahead of the curve. However, personal financial advisers Kiplinger's says that too many people will create such a plan...
Avoiding probate with death beneficiaries
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 3, 2018 | blog
Many Floridians who are estate planning are eager to help their heirs and beneficiaries avoid the probate process. While probate could be unavoidable for certain assets, individuals may be able to use various strategies to prevent the need for probate for some...
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