On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | July 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
You’ve probably heard of someone leaving a handwritten will behind — or maybe you even have a handwritten will tucked away in your own desk drawer. It seems like the easiest way to establish what you’d like to see happen with your assets and personal effects after you are gone. After all, how can a will be considered invalid when it’s clearly in your handwriting?
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 Some may have no documents in place, or have outdated ones with incorrect beneficiary/guardian/power of attorney designations.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. | May 1, 2020 | Wills
Life is a game of chance. No one knows when their last day will be. If you own a company and something happens to you, your death could throw your business into chaos. This is why you need to have a business succession plan in place to avoid any questions as to who owns your business for when you’re no longer in the picture.
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Jan 14, 2021 | Wills
For a person to execute a valid will, they must demonstrate that they have testamentary capacity. An individual must be at least 18-years-old to become a testator, or person who drafts a will, here in Florida.
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. | Dec 20, 2019 | Wills
The process of estate planning can seem overwhelming. It can be hard for a person to confront their own mortality and make tough decisions regarding how their family members and assets will be cared for once they are no longer around. However, Florida residents know that it needs to be done.
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Nov 19, 2019 | Wills
There will come a time in your life when you should have a difficult discussion with your adult children. That discussion is about what they will do and what they will inherit when you die. No one wants to think about or talk about death, but it is an important discussion you need to have. Your adult children should know about your wishes, your will and how the estate will be divided
