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Important Legal Documents to Have Before Dementia Sets In

According to Florida law, only a person with a sound mind is eligible to create a valid will, living trust, or other estate planning documents. This means that the person must understand the nature of the assets they’re dispersing, as well as their relationship with the potential beneficiaries. However, a person who has cognitive impairment or dementia may face various difficulties when creating their will.
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FAQs: What Needs to Be Done When Someone Dies

The death of a family member can be extremely emotional for their surviving loved ones. Oftentimes, many individuals find it difficult to deal with the loss and may be unsure about what to do next.
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Things to Consider Before You Start Your Estate Plan

Estate planning to most people means writing a last will and testament and designating who gets what when you’re gone, but though a will can be the starting point for estate planning, you need to consider other options such as a power of attorney for financial affairs and a living will, or advance health care directive. These two legal documents provide protection for you and your loved ones should anything happen to you when, for instance, you become incapacitated.
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What Must a Seller Disclose About Property Defects?

A real estate attorney at Law Offices of David W. Wilcox assists sellers and buyers of residential and commercial property with real estate transactions in Bradenton, Florida, and surrounding counties, including Sarasota County and Matinee County. Attorney Wilcox is dedicated to meeting the needs of both sellers and buyers.
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Probate Terms You Should Know

For an average person, going through probate after the death of a family member can seem like an overwhelming experience. First of all, the person has to cope with the loss of a loved one. Second of all, they must deal with numerous probate terms that may be too confusing.
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Why Use an Estate Planning Attorney Instead of Online Forms?

You may have seen ads online for easy-to-use estate planning forms, but you should be very wary of these. What happens with your estate is one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make that has a very real impact on your heirs. Because of this, you should only trust an experienced estate planning attorney for this task.
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