Estate Planning

On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | June 3, 2020 | Estate Planning

Amid this pandemic, as we are barraged with tragic videos and news reports, many Americans are anxious about what would happen should they get sick and be unable to make informed decisions or manage their financial and legal affairs. Some may have no documents in place, or have outdated ones with incorrect beneficiary/guardian/power of attorney designations.

On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | March 24, 2020 | Estate Planning

If you’ve decided that it’s time to write a will, then you’re going to want to know all the things you can do to make it easier. Everyone is aware that making a will isn’t always the most pleasant thing to do. It draws attention to the inevitable, and it can be uncomfortable.

On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. |Feb 24, 2020 | Estate Planning

If you’ve recently lost your spouse, then the last thing that you probably want to think about is updating your estate plan. It’s important that you do so though. While it’s ultimately important that you review all your documents, there are some that you’ll want to go through and update sooner than others.

On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Jan 28, 2020 | Estate Planning

Executors of estates have many responsibilities. One of the many tasks that you’re responsible for handling is the division of assets among a decedent’s heirs. This is much more involved than it seems on the surface.

On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Jan 24, 2020 | Estate Planning

Do you ever think about what will happen to all your earthly belongings after you die? You may not dwell on it, but it is a good idea to at least give it some thought. Many people do this by creating an estate plan. However, not enough people are creating estate plans because they get caught up in misconceptions about why they should do it or when they should do it.

On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Oct 28, 2020 | Estate Planning

At least a portion of most people’s estates need to go through the probate process at the end of their lifetime. Probate can be take time and be costly because of the court administration that is involved.

On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Sep 23, 2020 | Estate Planning

One of the most important decisions Florida residents are faced with when they create an estate plan is choosing who to appoint to be their executor or trustee. Some people give the matter little thought before appointing a close friend or relative to see that their wishes are followed, but the complex nature of the duties involved merit more careful consideration. Personal representatives make important decisions, contend with strict deadlines and some of the legal and financial issues they deal with are extremely complex.

On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Aug 26, 2020 | Estate Planning

As young Florida residents put together their estate plans, they may wonder what will happen to their student loans after they die. Regardless of the amount a person borrowed, it is important to understand what will happen to this debt after death.

On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | June 25, 2019 | Estate Planning

If you have a favorite outfit you want to be buried in, a specific phrase in mind for your headstone or you do not want to be buried at all, it is a good idea to state these wishes in your will. Like many Florida residents, you may balk at the thought of planning your own funeral. However, there are many good reasons to do so.

On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | May 22, 2020 | Estate Planning

We at the Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez understand why it is desirable to avoid probate if possible. The probate process in Florida can be complicated, expensive and much more public than most families would prefer. There are a number of available options to help you and your heirs avoid probate, but some are more efficient than others.