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Reducing inheritance conflict among siblings

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jan 14, 2021 | Estate Planning

You worked hard to be able to leave something behind for your children. Now, you need to figure out how to create a Florida estate plan that is not going to lead to turmoil between or among them. Taking time and care when creating your state plan may help reduce the...

It is best not to delay creating your powers of attorney

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Dec 28, 2020 | Estate Planning

Perhaps you are nearing retirement and have been thinking about creating an estate plan. Aside from your will, the first documents you want to create are powers of attorney for both health care and finances, and it is best not to delay getting this done. About the POA...

What to address in a living will

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Dec 28, 2020 | Estate Planning

An advance directive is a legal document that allows you to express your preferences with regard to the medical care you would receive in Florida, should you become incapacitated. Different types of advance directives exist, one of which is the living will. According...

Can you put a timeshare in a will?

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Dec 2, 2020 | Estate Planning

It is possible to leave a timeshare for someone in your will. You can outline your intentions for basically any type of property that you own: Stocks, vehicles and even complex real estate interests.  Whether you want to use this strategy would depend on your unique...

Can you plan your estate too early?

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Nov 30, 2020 | Estate Planning

Some of the most compelling reasons to plan your estate may seem irrelevant when you are young. However, developing an estate plan at a young age may give you lifelong benefits including control of the things that are most important to you. Because there is no such...

Does your will require Florida probate?

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...

Don’t choose just anyone to be your health care proxy

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...

The importance of establishing guardianship

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...

Is it time to edit your estate plan?

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....

The role of charitable trusts in estate planning

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...
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