by Brandon Legal Group | Jul 29, 2025 | Estate Planning Attorney
TL;DR: What Are the Biggest Problems with Florida Probate That I Can Avoid? + The most significant Florida probate problems you can avoid through proper estate planning include: excessive costs (typically 3-7% of estate value), lengthy delays (6-12+ months even for...
by Brandon Legal Group | Jul 22, 2025 | Estate Planning Attorney
TL;DR: How Often Should a Florida Resident Review Their Estate Plan? + Florida residents should review their estate plans every 3-5 years as a baseline, but more importantly after any significant life event or change in circumstances. Critical triggers for immediate...
by Brandon Legal Group | Jul 17, 2025 | Estate Planning Attorney
TL;DR: What’s the Critical Difference Between a Living Will and an Advance Healthcare Directive? + In Florida, a living will is a specific document that addresses only end-of-life decisions in terminal conditions, persistent vegetative states, or end-stage conditions....
by Brandon Legal Group | Jul 15, 2025 | Estate Planning Attorney
TL;DR: Why Are Beneficiary Designations More Important Than Your Will? + Beneficiary designations trump your will and can completely override your estate plan. These designations on life insurance, retirement accounts, investment accounts, and bank accounts control...
by Brandon Legal Group | Jul 10, 2025 | Estate Planning Attorney
TL;DR: Why Do Young Adults Need a Durable Power of Attorney? + Young adults need a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) because incapacity can strike at any age through accidents or unexpected illness. Without a DPOA, even parents cannot access an adult child’s accounts,...
by Brandon Legal Group | Jul 8, 2025 | Estate Planning Attorney
TL;DR: What Qualities Should I Look for in a Healthcare Surrogate? + When selecting a healthcare surrogate in Florida, prioritize someone with unwavering loyalty to your wishes over their own opinions, sufficient emotional strength to make difficult decisions under...
