On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Sep 30, 2019 | Estate Planning
Many people realize how important it is to ensure that they have a plan in place for the end of their lives. They know to designate who will own their house, inherit their finances or other property. One thing many Florida families neglect to consider is what will...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Aug 20, 2019 | Estate Planning
Thinking about planning for one’s estate can be difficult for some people. They may not want to consider the end of their lives or other unpleasant thoughts such as them becoming incapacitated. However, it is important to have a will and other end-of-life...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jun 24, 2019 | Estate Planning
As people age, their health care needs often increase, through no fault of their own. Some of those people must move into a nursing home or other long-term care facility. Some states around the country are attempting to create programs that would allow senior citizens...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Mar 19, 2019 | Estate Planning
Though most people here in Florida prefer not to consider what the end of their lives might look like, it is an important conversation to have. That doesn’t mean that it is a comfortable situation to navigate, particularly when one has to explain final wishes to...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jan 22, 2019 | Estate Planning
Those who create an estate plan here in Florida do so generally in good faith. There is an assumption that beneficiaries will use any inheritance to care for themselves and anyone or anything else designated by the person who created the plan. Unfortunately, some...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jan 8, 2019 | Estate Planning
Not many people enjoy thinking about the end of their life. Besides being an unpleasant thing to consider, it can bring up difficult decisions that may need to be made. Many people would prefer not to think about it at all, but that could be a mistake. Families here...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Dec 13, 2018 | Estate Planning
For those Florida residents who have jumped out ahead of the curve and have an estate plan in place, all of the work is not permanently wrapped up. Estate planning is an organic process, and it will be necessary to review the plan with the attorney approximately every...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Nov 29, 2018 | Estate Planning
Younger adults with children are prime candidates for developing an estate plan under Florida law. The adult parents will be concerned about what can happen to the children if the parents die before the children reach adulthood. This may be even more pressing where...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Oct 31, 2018 | Estate Planning
In Florida, it is generally easy and convenient to leave funds or other assets to charitable organizations. Many people believe that they cannot afford to give to their favorite charity without upsetting the other bequests to their family and friends. That is...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Oct 2, 2018 | Estate Planning
Parents of minor children in Florida will benefit by consulting with an estate planning attorney to determine the best measure of protection for the children in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Estate planning for minor children is very important for several...
