How do you approach estate planning if your property is divided between Florida and another country? Don’t assume Florida and Canada have the same laws! Consider putting your Florida property into a Trust...
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Florida Estate Planning for Canadian Snowbirds

  • December 18, 2024
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14 Unexpected Ways a Surprise Inheritance Can Complicate Your Life | Here's how to prepare yourself financially if you get an unexpected inheritance so you avoid costly missteps...
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Surprise! An Inheritance Can Complicate Your Life

  • April 20, 2025
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Inheritance law looks like a single subject from the outside, but every country actually answers several separate questions differently. This comprehensive guide covers succession and wills law for specific countries in detail.
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Comprehensive Guide to Inheritance Law by Country

  • July 23, 2026
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Estate Planning Can Be Difficult: Surprises Complicate Things Further | Curated Content | Communication Breakdowns | Estates Gone Wrong
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Estate Planning is Difficult: Don’t Complicate it With Surprises

  • September 22, 2024
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There’s no escaping taxes when settling an Estate. An executor/trustee is responsible for filing tax returns for both the deceased and the Estate itself. Here is a preliminary list of tax activities to consider throughout the settlement process...
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Estate Settlement and Taxes: What You Need to Know

  • December 4, 2024
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Estate trustees (Executors) have a duty to keep accurate records of estate assets and transactions throughout their administration and to account to beneficiaries at appropriate intervals.
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Keeping Meticulous Records: Practical Tips for Executors

  • July 31, 2026
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A Cautionary Tale in Will Drafting and Limitation Periods

Any property that you own in the UK, be it land or buildings, can be bequeathed to someone in your will. However, the way in which you own the property impacts how it can be passed on.
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Including Property in Your Will in the UK: What You Should Know

Blockchain technology is changing the way we think about digital ownership and estate planning. By understanding how blockchains work and how digital assets are stored and transferred, one can make informed decisions about how to protect these assets for future generations.
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Blockchain Technology: Digital Ownership & Estate Planning

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The Estate Planning Risks of Predatory Marriages

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