In Florida, like in any other state, having a comprehensive estate plan is critical for ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes and minimizing complications for your loved ones upon your death or incapacity. At The Siegel Law Firm, PA we...
Estate Planning
The Core Estate Planning Documents for Effective Estate Planning in Florida
In this article, we will discuss the core estate planning documents for an effective estate plan in Florida. The below discussed Florida estate planning documents can provide peace of mind and protect your financial interests and family's well-being. Here are the core...
Naming a beneficiary on your Robinhood account
It is important to consider what happens to your assets in the event of your passing. This includes not only physical assets, but also digital assets such as investments made through the Robinhood app. One important step in ensuring that your investments are...
CAN I EMPTY A HOUSE BEFORE PROBATE?
A common question is whether a beneficiary under a Will is permitted to empty the contents of a decedent’s house prior to commencement of the probate proceeding and the appointment of a Personal Representative (“PR”). Probate is a court supervised process to transfer...
Lessons to Learn from the Death of Prince
Like anyone’s death, the loss of a celebrity is a tragedy. However, even after their fans have stopped mourning, the challenges and heartache for their families have hardly begun. That’s because many celebrities either fail to plan for their estates or neglect to keep...
How to Avoid Probate on your Real Property in Florida
For many of us our real estate is the biggest purchase of our lifetime. One of the most common questions we get at The Siegel Law Firm, P.A. is how to avoid probate of our real property in Florida. In this article we will discuss the best ways to avoid the probate...
Don’t be a Rebel Without a Cause on your Estate Plan – Lessons from the Estate of James Dean
James Dean was an American superstar before such a term existed. His movie “Rebel Without a Cause” was a box office smash and propelled the young actor to instant stardom. At the time he was seen as the personification of youth and freedom. James Dean once said “Dream...
New State, New Estate Plan?
If you are reading this article perhaps you just made the move to sunny South Florida. Well, at least sunny most of the time. First, welcome to your new home and don't hesitate to reach out to Jason Siegel for some restaurant recommendations. Estate planning, probate,...
How to Avoid Probate in Florida
One of the most common and important questions we receive from our clients is how to avoid the probate in Florida. Probate is a court supervised process to transfer a Decedent's assets to their heirs at law under the Florida intestacy statute or through the Decedent's...