When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
When should you update an estate plan? It should be updated when you experience major life changes, and, then, every three to five years
What Does Estate Planning Protect?
Florida estate planning documents are created specifically to protect you, your estate and your heirs’ futures
What Is An Estate?
Florida attorney L. Reed Bloodworth said that in legal terms an estate is defined as a probate estate
How Do You Leave Your Estate to a Charity?
In Florida, how do you leave your estate to a charity? There are multiples ways to leave your estate to one, or to several charities
Leaving Assets to People With Addictive Behaviors
It is possible to leave assets to people with addictive behaviors. Legal provisions can be made in a will with a trust, or a trust for beneficiaries with addictive issues known as restricted behaviors.
What Are the Responsibilities of a Personal Representative in a Formal Administration in Probate?
Orlando, Florida attorney L. Reed Bloodworth, managing partner of Bloodworth Law, discusses the legal duties that the personal representative has as well as the services they must provide in a formal administration in probate.
What is a Formal Administration in Probate?
Orlando, Florida probate and estate litigation attorney L. Reed Bloodworth explains the purpose of a formal administration in probate and its requirements
What is a Summary Administration in Probate?
Orlando, Florida probate and estate litigation attorney L. Reed Bloodworth, Founder and CEO of Bloodworth Law, discusses summary administration in probate.
How Can I Avoid Probate?
Only an estate planning attorney can tell you if you can avoid probate. One way to avoid probate is to ensure no assets pass through probate
What is a Trust?
What is a trust? A trust is a legal creation and an important part of a successful estate plan. Its purpose is to hold assets for beneficiaries. Trusts are traditionally used to minimize estate taxes and avoid probate court, among other benefits as part of