On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jan 21, 2020 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
Real estate plays an outsize role in estate planning. Aside from savings and investments, your home is likely your largest asset. And if you own other properties, they may form the bulk of the assets you pass on. But transferring property involves more than deeds and...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jan 8, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many of the strategies suggested by estate planning experts in Sarasota are specifically aimed at reducing the number of liabilities that might lessen the overall value of one’s estate. However, people might reasonably assume that no amount of planning will...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Nov 5, 2019 | Estate Planning
Planning for the end of life may seem a bit morbid. After all, Sarasota residents prefer to focus on life rather than death. Still, you may eventually lose the ability to make your own medical decisions. Executing a living will may help you keep some control through...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Oct 21, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate plans are a critical part of one’s life for a host of reasons. Not only do they ensure that the assets one has worked so hard to acquire are managed appropriately in the future, but they also account for how loved ones will be provided for after losing a...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Oct 15, 2019 | Estate Planning
As the administrator of an estate in Florida, you probably know that you have a responsibility to distribute assets to beneficiaries upon the death of the testator. However, while this is important, there is a responsibility that takes precedence. Before you can...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Aug 24, 2019 | Estate Planning
Whether you find yourself nearing the end of your life or you simply wish to lay down safeguards in case of unpredictable circumstances, a last will and testament is a good way to invest in the future of your family by ensuring your assets go to the right people after...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jul 10, 2019 | Estate Planning
People like to moan and groan about the probate process, but that is often because they do not understand it. Probate is not designed to be this horrible thing you have to go through when a relative dies. In fact, the main goal of the process is to benefit everyone by...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jul 9, 2019 | Estate Planning
If you are a well-to-do Florida resident, you likely have become so through hard work and responsible financial decision making. You also likely have made every attempt to pass on those values to your children. But what if those lessons did not take as well as you...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jul 3, 2019 | Estate Planning
When Floridians plan for retirement, the focus tends to be on 401(k)s, IRA accounts and annuities. What about trusts? While many people plan for a long life after retiring from the workforce, not nearly enough put plans in place for what happens to their assets — and...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jul 3, 2019 | Estate Planning
Few people want to talk about what preparations they have in place for their survivors after they pass away. When the topic does come up in Florida, dying with too much money in the bank is the last thing people are concerned about. Floridians are usually more...
