Three Common Estate Planning Mistakes
An estate planning lawyer at Kramer, Green, Zuckerman, Greene & Buchsbaum, P.A. can help determine what type of estate plan is best for you and your family. We also can answer your questions and assist you in choosing the different elements of a comprehensive estate plan that meet your needs. Individuals often make three major […]
Getting Financial Compensation as the Personal Representative of an Estate
When you are named as the personal representative of an estate after the death of a loved one, you may be overwhelmed and unsure where to start. The Florida probate lawyers of Kramer, Green, Zuckerman, Greene & Buchsbaum, P.A. can answer your questions and guide you through the process of handling your loved one’s estate. […]
Four Essential Estate Planning Concerns for People Without Children
Estate plans are a necessary step to getting your affairs in order. Many people see estate planning as a way to protect your family. However, even with no children, you can still benefit from estate planning techniques. For example, estate planning allows you to designate who receives your property after death instead of leaving it […]
Health Care Durable Powers of Attorney
A health care durable power of attorney (DPOA) allows you to appoint a health care agent or representative to make decisions on your behalf if your condition doesn’t allow you to make your own decisions. The Health Care DPOA applies to all health care decisions for all types of medical conditions, not just when death […]
Living Wills
A living will (also known as a directive to physicians or health care declaration) is a document in which you set forth the types of medical care and treatment you want to receive or don’t want to receive when you can no longer speak for yourself because you are unconscious or no longer mentally competent. […]
Choosing an Attorney-in-Fact for your DPOA
Because an attorney-in-fact under a durable power of attorney is usually granted broad powers, the person you choose should be someone you trust completely and know will act in your best interests. You should have absolute faith in the agent’s loyalty, competence, and devotion. People often select a family member, close friend, or a professional […]
5 Things to Know About Trust Funds
A common estate planning technique involves the establishment of a living trust, revocable trust, or revocable living trust. By transferring all your property to the trust on behalf of the beneficiaries whom you have designated, you can avoid probate and place limitations on your beneficiaries’ access to the trust funds, if you choose. In addition, […]
Durable Powers of Attorney (DPOA)
A durable power of attorney (DPOA) is an indispensable part of a complete estate plan. A DPOA is a special type of power of attorney that is used to plan for your incapacity. With it, you (the principal) give another person (your agent or attorney-in-fact) the authority to act for you in financial and legal […]
What is Florida’s Elective Share Rule?
When you are trying to handle the death of a loved one, trying to figure out the legal issues related to wills, estates, and other financial issues can be challenging, especially when it comes t the elective share rule. The Florida probate lawyers of Kramer, Green, Zuckerman, Greene & Buchsbaum P.A. can answer your questions […]
Choosing a Guardian for Your Minor Children
If you have minor children, your will should name a guardian to care for them in the event of your death. Although a court will need to appoint the guardian, most courts will follow your wishes. If your children’s other parent survives you, he or she will usually have the right to raise the children […]