Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Three Important Tips When Estate Planning For An Autistic Loved One
After a loved one is diagnosed with autism, you have many things to consider. One that you may overlook is your estate plan, but this is perhaps one of the most important. Without proper planning in place, your loved one may not have the future legal, financial, or medical foundation they will need in… Read More »
How To Avoid A Contested Will In Florida
Many people know that creating a will is one of the best ways to protect their loved ones in the event that they pass away. However, simply creating a will is not always enough. There are times when relatives, creditors, business partners, and even children can contest the will if they believe it is… Read More »
How To Maintain SSI Benefits When Receiving An Inheritance
Many people are excited to receive an inheritance. Even a small inheritance can help people better manage their daily expenses, while a larger inheritance can be life-changing for many people. Unfortunately, inheritances sometimes change people’s lives in a negative way. For people who are receiving government benefits, this is particularly true, especially when those… Read More »
The Danger Of Using DIY Estate Planning Forms
It is easy enough today to conduct a Google search for last will and testaments and other estate planning forms. You may consider printing them, filling them out, and even having them notarized. Many people take these same steps in order to create an estate plan in an affordable and convenient manner. Unfortunately, there… Read More »
What Happens To Your Car When You Pass Away?
Many people assume that when they pass away, all of the assets they own must go through the probate process. Fortunately, this is not always true. Some assets are treated differently than others when a person passes away and in some situations, vehicles are one of them. Below, our St. Petersburg estate planning lawyer… Read More »
Do You Need To Draft A New Will After Getting Married?
Drafting a will while you are single is a very responsible and important thing to do. However, you may have created that will years ago and now you have gotten married. Congratulations are certainly in order, but you may also be wondering if this life change means you should draft a new will. As… Read More »
Four Important Elements To Your Durable Power Of Attorney
A durable power of attorney (DPOA) will give someone you trust the authority to manage your legal and financial affairs as you get older. If you are ever deemed incapacitated and cannot make decisions on your own, a DPOA allows the named individual to make legal and financial decisions for you. Unfortunately, a DPOA… Read More »
Estate Planning For A Loved One With A Disability
The importance of having an estate plan cannot be overemphasized, regardless of your personal situation. Everyone has assets they would like to protect in the event that they pass away, and most people have loved ones they would like to designate as beneficiaries, or heirs. If you have a loved one with a disability,… Read More »
Can A Will Alone Help Your Loved Ones Avoid Probate?
Many people know the importance of creating a last will and testament. A will can outline your last wishes and indicate who you would like to receive your property when you pass away, and even include who you would like to assign as guardian of your children. Drafting a will is very important, and… Read More »
Seven Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Creating a will, trust, and other documents in the event that you become incapacitated are all very important steps when you embark on planning for your estate. Unfortunately, there are also many mistakes you can make along the way and these can impact you during your life, or your loved ones after you pass… Read More »