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21 March
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Protect Your Digital Legacy

Author Barry Siegel
in Deed and Will, Estate Planning, Legal Advice
Digital legacy planning with Siegel Law Group.

Are you worried about your digital legacy? Don't leave things to chance, let's work together and start planning now. Proper estate planning is important to ensure that last wishes, assets, and accounts are handled properly when you or a loved one passes on. The rise of the internet and social media in the last twenty years has created a new exigence for wills and trusts - handling the digital legacy of the deceased. Without usernames and passwords, it may not be possible to recover some digital assets or access online accounts. A recent, tragic...

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26 February
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Wills and Trusts: Know the Difference

Author Barry Siegel
in Deed and Will, Estate Planning
Wills and trusts in Boca Raton Florida.

The first step to deciding what will happen with your assets at the end of your life is figuring out whether you need a trust or a will. Both trusts and wills are legal documents that name a beneficiary for your property. While they seem to function similarly, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is important to know the difference, so you can decide which is right for you. Without either of these documents, your assets will be considered intestate, and the courts will decide who should inherit your property. How Does a Will Function? A will, also known...

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03 January
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What to Know About Leaving an Inheritance

Author Siegel Law Group
in Deed and Will, Estate Planning
Leaving an inheritance in Palm Beach County.

Why Should I Leave an Inheritance? Leaving an inheritance can be a selfless, sure-fire way to know that your loved ones are taken care of after you pass. We know that it’s not the most pleasing topic to have on your mind, but it’s important to be prepared and to know that you’re not leaving a single stone unturned. Planning out your inheritance can save your family an immense amount of trouble and stress if, and when, that time does come in your lives. Did you know that, statistically, inheritances left for beneficiaries are often completely run through within about 2 years...

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28 December
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What is a Will and When Do You Need One?

Author Siegel Law Group
in Deed and Will, Estate Planning
When and why you need a written will in Palm Beach County.

Do you have a will written up? Are your affairs in order in case something unfortunate happens? We know these are hard questions to ask yourself, and even more so, hard things to think about. However, they are necessary to ensure your family and your loved ones are always going to be taken care of. Writing a will is an important and necessary part of life, and we want to make sure you understand why that is. What Does a Will Do? A will is a very important legal document that gives instructions on what to do with your possessions after you...

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23 October
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Aretha Franklin Dies Without a Will – So What Happens Now?

Author Barry Siegel
in Deed and Will, Estate Planning

The world was shocked when we heard the news that The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, passed away. While this is heartbreaking on its own, many people are unaware that she died without ever having created a will. You may think that having a will is only for the rich, someone with children, or a successful business owner, but wills are for everyone. So, what happens if you die without having a will? It all depends on where you live and what your family looks like. So what happens exactly? The State Controls Your Money When you die without a will, you have...

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21 August
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How to Choose an Elder Law Attorney

Author Barry Siegel
in Deed and Will, Legal Advice
Siegel Law Group will help you choose the best elder law attorney.

Although many resources allow us to find the elder law attorneys we need quickly and efficiently, sometimes finding the right one to fit your needs takes more work. Barry D. Seigel, Esq. offers the following guidelines to help you find an elder law attorney who is knowledgeable, personable, and within budget. Determine What Kind of Lawyer You Need Often, people underestimate the degree to which lawyers can specialize in a specific field or topic. Elder law is a broad term that covers the many legal and financial issues that affect elders and their family members, including the following: wills, trusts, surrogate decision-making...

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16 April
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Does The Deed to Your Home Agree With The Distributions in Your Will?

Author Barry Siegel
in Deed and Will, Homeowners, How a Deed is Titled, Instestate, Joint Tenants, Provision in Will, Siegel Law Group, Tenants in Common

Owning a home can be one of your most valuable assets. It is important for homeowners to understand when they buy their house how a Deed impacts the title and ownership and to whom their house passes. Joint Tenants with right of survivorship or Tenants in Common are two common titles that could appear on a Deed, each having its own meaning. Joint Tenancy with right of survivorship states that if you own the house with another person and one of you predeceases the other, the survivor will take full ownership. A Deed titled as Joint Tenancy will take precedence over...

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