How to Avoid Probate Court in Sarasota
How to Avoid Probate Court. If you’ve ever heard of probate court, the chances are good that what you heard wasn’t reassuring. We’d all like to give our possessions to […]
Pre-Planning with an Estate Planner Makes Things Easier in Lakewood Ranch
Pre-Planning with an Estate Planner in Lakewood Ranch Makes Things Easier. Estate planning entails more than just drafting a simple will, although the creation of a will is critically important. […]
Pre-Planning with an Estate Planner Makes Things Easier in Venice
Pre-Planning with an Estate Planner in Venice Makes Things Easier Estate planning entails more than just drafting a simple will, although the creation of a will is critically important. What […]
Pre-Planning with an Estate Planner Makes Things Easier in Bradenton
Pre-Planning with an Estate Planner in Bradenton Makes Things Easier. Estate planning entails more than just drafting a simple will, although the creation of a will is critically important. What […]
Pre-Planning with an Estate Planner Makes Things Easier in Sarasota
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 […]
Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions for 2020
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 […]
Do Trusts Really Avoid Probate?
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 Suncoast FYI Interview
SNN’s Cassie Nall interviewing Bart Scovill about Estate Planning in Florida.
When to Review Your Estate Plan
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 […]
Formal Probate Administration
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 […]
Summary Probate Administration
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 Probate Attorney
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 Probate Attorney
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 Probate Attorney
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 Probate Attorney
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
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
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 […]
Getting Married
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 […]
Effect of Divorce on Your Estate Plan
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 […]
New to Florida?
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 […]