How to Open a Safe Deposit Box After Someone Dies
If your loved one passed away, you may need to access their safe deposit box to retrieve important documents or assets. However, opening a safe deposit box after the owner dies is not as simple as showing up at the bank with the deceased person’s key. You will need to follow certain legal procedures and Read More
Drafting a Valid Will and Power of Attorney in Florida: Understanding the Legal Requirements
When it comes to estate planning, it’s important to understand the execution formalities for a valid will and power of attorney in Florida. In this blog post, we will outline the steps you need to follow to ensure that your will and power of attorney are legally binding and enforceable. A valid will in Florida Read More
Four Reasons Your Will May Be Contested in Court
Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. A poorly drafted will or one that has not been updated frequently can be vulnerable to a will contest. What Is a Will Contest? A will contest is a form of estate litigation where the validity of the will is challenged. Read More
What is an Advance Directive and Why is it Important?
Estate planning includes both life and death issues, and one of the most important life issues – especially now with the pandemic – is how you want your health care handled if you are unable to speak for yourself. One way to address these issues is with an Advance Directive. Many people have heard of Read More
Protecting Children with an Estate Plan
According to a 2019 survey, 57% of adults in the United States have not prepared any estate planning documents, such as a will or trust, despite the fact that 76% viewed them as important. Many believed mistakenly that it was not necessary because they did not have many assets. Estate Planning is not just for Read More
UPDATE ON REMOTE NOTARIZATIONS OF WILLS AND TRUSTS
Longa Law is implementing new protocols to minimize face-to-face contact to complete traditional signing ceremonies for Wills and Trusts with witnesses and a notary in the safest manner possible. While we cannot offer you a signing ceremony that is completely online or remote today, we expect that to be a reality by this summer. Florida’s Read More