Whether you create a will before you die or not, at least part of your assets will pass through the probate process in Florida following your death. In a typical probate case, the court overseeing the matter will appoint an executor or administrator over your estate and oversee the settlement of your debts and distribution…

In 2021, approximately two out of every ten estate plans made in the United States were trusts, according to LegalZoom. These statistics show that far more people create wills every year than do trusts, perhaps in part due to misconceptions about trusts themselves. These misconceptions can keep individuals from realizing the true value that a…

Whether a cat or a dog, a spider or a snake, or something different and exotic, Americans love their pets. As many as two out of every three households in the United States have one or more pets, with dogs, cats, and fish being the most popular. Not only do Americans like having pets, they…

Estate planning is one of those tasks that people routinely put off, sometimes until it is too late. When you are young, you might rationalize not sitting down and creating a will or trust by saying that you do not have any assets or people who depend on you. As a young professional or parent,…

If you divorce and remarry, your new spouse may have children they bring into the marriage from a previous relationship. In many cases, step-parents come to love and cherish their step-children as if they were their own biological children. You might include them in family vacations or incorporate them into the family you create with…

If you are confused regarding the differences between living wills vs. advance healthcare directives, you are not alone. Understanding the legal distinctions between the two, however, can help you make better decisions regarding your own estate planning needs as they relate to your health care. At Centonzio Law, PLLC – proudly serving both Missouri (813-710-7290), and…

Both divorce and estate planning require careful legal attention, and the experienced estate planning attorneys at Centonzio Law, PLLC, have the legal insight to address all your pressing concerns. Divorce represents a significant transition in the life of anyone who experiences it, and in addition to the emotional challenges and the legal complications, there are the…

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Estate Estate planning is essential to ensuring a person’s interests, assets, and beloved family members are protected upon that person’s passing. A Last Will and Testament (will), trusts, and other tools used in estate planning are also important in terms of family-owned businesses, divorce, and other aspects of life. Unfortunately,…

In the United States, nine out of 10 businesses are family-owned. Less than 30% of family-owned businesses continue on to the second generation. In most cases, the reason for this is that business owners had no succession plan in place. Creating a business succession plan is essential for the life cycle of a business. Without…

No one likes to think about death. However, it is important to be prepared for the inevitable at any age. Creating an estate plan is a crucial step everyone should take. An estate plan is comprised of a series of legal documents that serve different purposes. Below, we will list some of the most common…

Unmarried or divorced people commonly ask, “Do I need an estate plan if I’m single?” Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not only for wealthy, old, and married individuals. A single individual may benefit from having an estate plan, too. In fact, estate planning for the single person is even more critical than for married individuals,…