In the past, many married couples utilized joint wills. These are similar to regular wills except a single document accounts for two people instead of one. The reason they were extremely popular years ago is the fact that they would save couples time and...
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Defining the different types of power of attorney
Few people i Hernando County want to think about dying, yet even fewer likely want to consider what might happen should they become incapacitated. Not having any written documentation stipulating who one wants to endow with decision-making privileges should he or...
“American Chopper” star working his way through Chapter 13
A common misconception that many in Hernando County may have regarding personal bankruptcy is that those facing it cannot hide their financial struggles, making it surprising to no one when news surfaces that they are seeking such protection. Yet were one to peel back...
Verifying death in Florida
While many in Hernando County may view the probate process as being extremely complex, there is likely one aspect of it that most would likely agree is fairly straightforward: For it to begin, one has to be dead. The idea of proving that someone is indeed dead may...
Important estate planning steps for new parents
If you are among the many new parents across Florida, you may find that sleeping schedules, feeding schedules and exhaustion now dominate your day-to-day life. Given all you have going on, it can be easy to let something like estate planning fall to the wayside, but...
Explaining the bankruptcy homestead exemption
The decision to file for personal bankruptcy in Hernando County is never an easy one. Depending on your circumstances, you could be forced to liquidate certain assets in order to repay your creditors. Almost all of those who come to us here at [nap_names...
Understanding the role of the personal representative
You may not be able to fully understand it now, but your loved one who recently died in Hernando County may have left quite a mess for you to deal with (particularly if he or she asked you to be the personal representative for his or her estate). People are often...
Methods to limit will contests
People find wills to be helpful in denoting their desires in regards to the handling of their affairs once they pass. One of the most important designations of a will is the distribution of assets. Some recipients may try to contest the will, which...
The reality of student loan debt in america
Loan debt has become the new normal for millions of students across the nation. Struggling to keep up with monthly rent payments, bills and basic necessities, countless young Floridians have become a point of concern among lawmakers and economic...
Is medical debt still the main cause of personal banruptcy?
Medical debt is hardly an isolated issue in America. After all, millions who required various procedures and treatment now experience a different, financial type of suffering. The debt caused by medical bills affects countless Floridians, but will this trend ever come...