Janet Reno was both an important and controversial figure in American history. Our goal in today’s Brevard County blog post isn’t to dissect the pros or cons of our nation’s first female Attorney General, but rather to discuss how her estate illustrates an important aspect of Florida estate planning.
What’s the best way to avoid the probate process?
When creating an estate plan, you'll spend a lot of time thinking about what will happen to your assets upon your death.
Part II: planning for death of a spouse
Regular readers of our Brevard County legal blog know that we recently wrote about steps couples can take to protect themselves and their assets. It is simply inevitable that one spouse will pass on before the other, so it is important to plan ahead so that the survivor does not have to deal with complex legal matters or needless expenses in an already difficult time.
Part I: planning for death of a spouse
At the very top of lists of the most stressful life events is the death of a spouse. Though planning for it can be emotionally difficult, it is a step to be taken with an experienced Brevard County attorney that will help to spare the surviving spouse needless legal complications and expenses in a time of grief and loss.
Getting ready for retirement
As people get close to retirement age, it is a good idea to sit down with a professional to ensure that both financial plans and estate plans are in order. In that way can minimize the possibility of surprises on either front.
