by Anchor Trust Management | Nov 29, 2023 | Estate Planning, Records, Wills & Trusts
Florida law requires the filing of an original will upon a decedent’s passing – but wills can’t be filed with the court before the testator’s death. Storing your will securely, then, is critical. We’ll review some popular options for will storage, to help you make...
by Anchor Trust Management | Nov 22, 2023 | Estate Planning, Legacy Giving, Wills & Trusts
It’s the season of giving, and now’s the perfect time to consider adding legacy giving to your estate plan. Through legacy giving – also known as planned giving – you can allocate funds or assets to your charities of choice. We’ll review some of your options for...
by Anchor Trust Management | Nov 1, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trusts
If you’re in the midst of legacy planning, you may be in need of a notary. Here’s what you need to know about notarizations in Florida for wills and related documents, plus how to find one you can trust. Am I Required to Notarize My Will? At the time of this writing,...
by Anchor Trust Management | Oct 25, 2023 | Estate Planning, Pets, Wills & Trusts
Pets are family, and therefore an essential part of estate planning. A pet trust can provide peace of mind, knowing your pet will be well taken care of after your death. Learn more about creating a pet trust, and why a trust may offer more protections than other...
by Anchor Trust Management | Sep 13, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trusts
When an individual passes away without a valid will, it’s known as intestacy, or dying intestate. Without a decedent’s guidance articulated in a will as to how assets will be distributed, the state’s probate court will distribute assets by what’s known as intestate...
