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How to Choose the Right Trustee for Your Family Trust

Creating a trust is one of the best ways to protect your family and ensure your wishes are carried out—but even the most carefully drafted trust can fall apart if the wrong person is in charge. That’s why choosing your trustee is just as important as deciding who gets what. The trustee is the person (or institution) responsible for managing your trust’s assets, following your instructions, and acting in the best interests of your beneficiaries.

11/06/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Choosing the Right Age for Children to Receive Distributions from a Trust

Creating a trust for your children is one of the most thoughtful steps you can take to protect their financial future. But one of the most common—and most difficult—questions parents face when setting up a trust is: “At what age should my children receive their inheritance?”

11/05/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

The Different Types of Deeds to Use in Florida Estate Planning

When planning your estate in Florida, one of the most important questions to consider is: How should your real estate be titled or transferred? The type of deed you choose can make a big difference in how smoothly your property passes to your loved ones—and whether it avoids probate altogether.

10/30/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Estate Planning for Snowbirds: Which State Should You Choose?

If you split your time between Florida and another state, you’re not alone—Florida is home to thousands of “snowbirds” who enjoy warm winters in the Sunshine State and cooler summers up north. But while this lifestyle offers the best of both worlds, it can also complicate your estate planning.

10/29/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

5 Scary Consequences of NOT Having an Estate Plan

As the saying goes, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” When it comes to your estate, that failure can leave behind confusion, conflict, and costly court battles.

10/23/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Here’s How Often to Revisit Your Estate Plan — and Why

Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and your legacy. But once it’s done, you can’t just tuck it away in a drawer and forget about it. Life changes — and when it does, your estate plan should change with it.

10/22/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Ways to Support Breast Cancer in Jacksonville

Here in Jacksonville, there are many ways for individuals, businesses, and community groups to pitch in toward breast cancer research, support, education, and patient services. Below is a look at why this work matters and how you can help.

10/16/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

10 Meaningful Ways to Support a Friend Going Through Breast Cancer (and Beyond)

Supporting a friend through breast cancer is about consistency, compassion, and listening more than speaking. You don’t have to be perfect — just present. Here are 10 ways to show support.

10/15/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

What Is a “Pour-Over Will”?

What is a pour-over will and why do we use them in conjuction with a living trust? A pour-over will is a valuable tool in a trust-based estate plan. It acts as a safety net to ensure that any assets left outside your trust at death do not escape your intended distribution plan.

10/09/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Emerging Trends in Family Business Succession Planning and Preparing for Incapacity

Succession planning in family businesses is no longer just about choosing “who comes next.” Increasingly, it means preparing for when leadership isn’t just stepping down, but might be taken away by health or incapacity.

10/08/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

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