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Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Part 2

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Ron Jones

Last time, we looked at estate planning for unmarried couples, that is, how to transfer assets to the other person after one partner died. This time we are looking at what steps to take to insure that the partner is … Continue reading →

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Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Part 1

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Ron Jones

Sometimes, for whatever reason, people form relationships but are unable, or unwilling, to marry each other. Nonetheless, there is a loving relationship there, and they want to make provision for each other. The problem is twofold; first, if they are … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Personal Representative

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Ron Jones

One of the things you have to do when drafting a will is to choose a “Personal Representative”, which is what Florida calls an Executor. The Personal Representative is going to be responsible for hiring a lawyer to probate the … Continue reading →

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What’s a Will?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Ron Jones

I had a phone call some time ago, from a potential client.  He was asking about what he needed to draft a will.  I explained to him the requirements for a will in Florida. He said he had videotaped his … Continue reading →

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