Estate Planning 101: Do I Need To Create a Trust?When it comes to estate planning, deciding whether or not you need to create a trust is an important consideration. Trusts can be used for a variety of different purposes, from avoiding probate and reducing taxes to providing asset protection and ensuring that…Read More
4 Ways Parents Can Legally Protect College Students After Age 18Are all of your college-age children living away from home? While turning 18 means that your child is legally an adult, there are plenty of ways for parents to continue ensuring their safety. In this blog post, we’ll discuss four legal documents parents…Read More
Beware of Trademark Scams – Tips on How to Avoid FraudTrademark scams are becoming increasingly common, with scammers finding new ways to trick unsuspecting business owners into paying unnecessary fees, providing sensitive information, or even forfeiting their trademarks altogether. In this article, we will explore some common types of trademark scams, how to…Read More
When is The Right Time to Start Estate Planning?Many people procrastinate creating an estate plan. Whether they think they “aren’t in a place in their life where it would matter” or they “have time”, people often avoid estate planning as long as possible. Estate planning reminds us of our mortality and…Read More
What Happens When a Beneficiary Dies Before Probate Ends?When dealing with the loss of a loved one, it is hard to think of the possibility of another life following shortly after. The probate process can be stressful and confusing enough, but what happens if a beneficiary dies before the probate ends.…Read More
How Financial Trends Can Affect Estate PlanningWhen we hear the words “financial trends” we tend to think of how it can affect the stock market or our investment portfolios. Most people are not thinking about how it can affect their estate plan. If fact, most people are not thinking…Read More
4 Pitfalls of “DIY” Estate PlanningIn today’s society, there is a faster, “short cut” version for just about anything on the internet. Shopping, communicating, and now, even estate planning. As probate attorneys in Florida, Arvantakis Law Group has seen numerous estate planning files consisting of some do-it-yourself online…Read More
Now is a Great Time to Review Your Will and Estate PlanIn times of uncertainty or change, it is an excellent opportunity to review your will and estate planning documents. Wills and estate plans need regular maintenance to remain valid and to reflect changes that happen in life. If you do not have a…Read More
Top Six Things to Know About ProbateWhen you’re grieving and had a significant loss in your life, a complicated legal and financial process is the last thing you want or need to face. But often, that’s exactly what happens when families go through the probate process after losing a…Read More
