Pre-Planning with an Estate Planner in Sarasota Makes Things Easier Estate planning entails more than just drafting a simple will, although the creation of a will is critically important. What […]
As of 2016, the following Estate and Gift tax exemptions are in effect: Estate Tax Exemption – $11,580,000 (U.S. Citizens and Residents) Annual Gift Tax Exemption – $15,000 (U.S. Citizens and […]
The simple answer is no. Trusts by themselves do not avoid probate, but they make probate avoidance possible. Think of the trust agreement as a box. Anything put in the […]
SNN’s Cassie Nall interviewing Bart Scovill about Estate Planning in Florida.
It is generally recommended that your estate plan be reviewed every 3 to 5 years. Additionally, it should be reviewed prior to or following any major life event. Some examples […]
If someone dies owning assets in his or her name alone (“probatable assets”), there must be a probate court proceeding to determine who is to receive the assets. In other […]
If someone dies owning assets in his or her name alone (“probatable assets”), there must be a probate court proceeding to determine who is to receive the assets. In other […]
Manatee, FL Probate Attorney Are you looking for a probate attorney in Manatee, FL? Bart Scovill, PLC handles probate throughout the State of Florida. Below is information concerning probate administration […]
Bradenton, FL Probate Attorney Are you looking for a probate attorney in Bradenton, FL? Bart Scovill, PLC can assist you with all your probate needs throughout the State of Florida. […]
Venice, FL Probate Attorney Are you looking for a probate attorney in Venice, FL? Bart Scovill, PLC can assist you with all your probate needs throughout the State of Florida. Below […]
Sarasota, FL Probate Attorney Are you looking for a probate attorney in Sarasota, FL? Bart Scovill, PLC can assist you with all your probate needs throughout the State of Florida. Below […]
Asset Protection – Our assets are always at risk. Whether it’s through unknown creditors, accident, divorce, or acts of God; there will always be risks. However, this risk can be […]
Intestacy occurs when someone dies without a will. In this instance, the individual’s property will be distributed according to state law. Also, if the person had minor children and did […]
Couples getting married need to be aware of how marriage immediately changes property rights for both individuals. Intestacy When someone dies without a will, their estate is intestate. Without a […]
If you are getting divorced, or are already divorced, you need to be aware of how the dissolution of your marriage affects your estate plan. It is important to understand […]
You’ve chosen a wonderful state in which to live. We certainly love it; however, any time you change your residence to a new state, there are changes that need to […]
It has long been established in Florida that when a marriage is dissolved (divorce, dissolution or annulment), the ex-spouses are treated as having died before each other. This prevents divorced […]
Few groups have more need of estate planning than parents. Without a plan, parents will have no say to whom their children go in the event the unthinkable happens. Furthermore, […]
Livings Wills in Sarasota Of all the documents included in an estate plan, perhaps none is as important as your living will. Unless you are a judge, this is probably […]
When an individual dies in Florida or while owning real property in Florida, probate is the procedure used to transfer his or her assets to the proper heirs. Some assets […]