On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Oct 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
As you plan your estate, you may want to help your heirs avoid the probate process. In Florida, some estates qualify for simplified probate, a process known as summary administration. Review the requirements to learn more about whether your estate will require...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Aug 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
When it comes to your health, and possibly your life, you most likely have opinions regarding the type of care you want when it comes to making emergency medical decisions and any efforts you want doctors to make, depending on your condition. If you are like others...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jul 31, 2020 | Estate Planning
Planning your estate is not just a good option — it is a matter of securing your legacy and your overall wellness in your late years. Better late than never is a fine adage, but it can lead to procrastination on important filing like a guardianship. It may leave you...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jul 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
Florida residents like you work hard on your estate in life. It makes sense to work hard on your estate plan, too. But do not make the mistake of thinking you can work on it once and forget about it. An estate plan must constantly change and evolve to suit your life....
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jul 8, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many people wish to leave a legacy of their wealth to a favorite philanthropic organization. A charitable trust is an effective way to accomplish this. One important consideration concerns the decisions on where the money should go. A second consideration involves the...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jun 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
When you decide to create and execute a last will and testament, you are giving a gift to the family members who may survive you. You are letting them know where you want your assets to go and who should handle your estate, and otherwise providing for your loved ones....
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jun 4, 2020 | Estate Planning
The age of retirement is on the horizon, and you look forward to enjoying your golden years. That said, you also realize that now is the time for you to tend to your estate planning needs. Have you finalized your end-of-life wishes? If so, have you shared them with...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | May 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
When Florida residents build an estate plan, what should they look into first? One of the key elements you must address is finding an executor. The executor of a will or estate will manage the entire thing after you pass on. This means you must choose wisely. So what...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | May 4, 2020 | Estate Planning
Those who decide to set up a trust have many options to choose from, including special needs trusts, spendthrift trusts and many other types of trusts. In this post, we will take a closer look at Totten trusts and examine some of the benefits of these trusts....
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Apr 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
Welcoming a new baby into your family in Florida brings many exciting challenges and triumphs. With the adjustment of a growing family, comes a desire to plan for your future. Planning your estate and making arrangements for the outcome of your assets, the care of...
