What Are Estate Taxes?
You might think it a strange practice to tax an individual’s right to distribute their own property after passing, but estate taxes constitute an important [...]
What is Trust Administration?
Individuals looking to begin the process of estate and trust administration commonly find themselves asking a few questions: what is trust administration? What does trust [...]
What is a Special Needs Trust?
What is a special needs trust? This is a common type of trust with a very important purpose, and it’s one that you’ll want to [...]
Financial Planning for Widows
Ensuring that your finances are in check after a loss is understandably difficult, but fortunately, financial planning for widows and widowers is a relatively straight [...]
Probate vs Non Probate Assets
When planning out your estate, understanding the difference between probate vs non probate assets can be a challenge. These two asset types often deliver significant [...]
Estate Planning For LGBT Couples
Estate planning for LGBT couples is certainly one of the many financial decisions impacted by the long-awaited legalization of same-sex marriage. Prior to the 2015 [...]
Understanding Medicaid Asset Protection in Florida
The process of Medicaid asset protection in the state of Florida can be a bit complicated to understand, but knowing the rules, laws, and regulations [...]
Understanding the Different Types of Guardianship in Florida
The many types of Guardianship in Florida all come with their distinct purposes, and it’s important to know how they work to prepare for all [...]
How Does a Special Needs Trust Work?
At Walser & Herman Law, we’re often asked the question: How does a special needs trust work? Fortunately, Special Needs Trusts, or SNTs, are very [...]
The Benefits of Estate Planning
While it may not be the first thing someone thinks about when considering end-of-life decisions, it’s extremely important to understand the benefits of estate planning, [...]