Probate and Estate Planning In the Cloud: Florida Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
By Spiro Verras
What Is Florida’s Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act?Family photographs, important correspondence, business records and financial information increasingly exist online. When someone dies or becomes unable to manage these records, the person helping may need legal authority as well as practical access. Knowing a password...
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Providing for a Spouse and Children
By Spiro Verras
When a couple with children begins estate planning, they often want to provide for the surviving spouse and then leave the remaining property to their children. Even where that goal is shared, the plan should address who will manage an inheritance, whom to nominate to...
Differences Between Testamentary Trusts and Living Trusts
By Spiro Verras
When planning for the future, you may be wondering: What type of trust is right for me? Trusts are powerful estate planning tools, but they are not all the same. In Florida, two common options are testamentary trusts and living trusts. Each works...
Do Heirs Have to Pay Off Their Loved One’s Debts?
By Spiro Verras
After a loved one dies, families often wonder whether they must pay the bills left behind. Generally, being an heir or beneficiary does not make you personally responsible for the deceased person’s debts. Valid claims may instead be payable from estate property under Florida’s...
What to Do After a Loved One Passes Away
By Spiro Verras
When someone you love dies, legal and financial tasks can feel especially difficult. A thoughtful estate plan may make some steps easier, but even a well-planned estate requires attention. Start with immediate practical needs, locate important documents and seek help with the decisions...