As a landlord, you have the right to receive payment from your tenant. Unfortunately, people sometimes have financial hardships that can impact their ability to pay rent. If your tenant goes without paying for over a month, you may want to talk about your options. The...

When sitting down for estate planning, there are a few obvious talking points: wills, trusts and long-term care arrangements. Most of these logistics focus on making sure the property you earned during your life goes to the people who you want to pass it to after your...

If your elderly parents require round-the-clock care, you may have decided to move them into a nursing home. While you may be able to trust professionals at the facility to provide top-notch care, you probably want to keep a close eye on your parents' estate plan....

Having an estate plan in place is crucial for everyone, regardless of your age or level of wealth. It is equally important to communicate your wishes for your estate to your family, as they are directly impacted by these decisions. By being forthcoming and transparent...

Like most people, you may not want to talk about your financial situation with your children. When working on an estate plan, most older adults do not want to discuss the ins and outs with adult kids. However, when keeping quiet about your estate plan could result in...

Some business owners may fail to include a thriving enterprise in their estate plans. Without a successor, a business may fall into the hands of an individual who may not have the skills or desire to manage it. It could take several years to find and train a successor...

Your estate plan should constantly evolve to keep up with and reflect your own life. Unfortunately, many people who create estate plans then proceed to let them sit for years at a time, allowing them to grow outdated and aged. But how exactly can you find the perfect...

Creating a comprehensive estate plan is one of the more effective ways to retain control over what happens to assets after death. If your elderly relative has a will, trust or any other estate planning document, you hope it expresses his or her genuine intentions. If...

When you live in Florida and have an older loved one who lacks capacity or a child with a disability, you may need to take extra steps when creating your estate plan. Many individuals with disabilities or special needs rely on certain types of government assistance,...

People might assume that they do not need an estate plan if they do not have substantial assets. However, naming people you want to make decisions on your behalf is a critical component of any estate plan.  In fact, every adult can benefit from naming the parties they...