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Common Estate Planning Errors

Top Ten List of MistakesAs estate planning and probate attorneys, we see a lot of what has gone wrong, either from failure to plan, or failed planning. Here is list of some of the problems that we see with regularity.

COMMON ERRORS
  • Improper Use of Joint Titling
  • Plan Not Fully Explained
  • Illegally Devised Homestead
  • Lack of Follow-Through
  • Changed Circumstances
  • Choosing the Wrong People
  • Over-Doing the Plan
  • Not Using a Revocable Trust
  • Not Preparing for Incapacity
  • Denial

Don’t fall victim to one, or several, of these pitfalls. Contact us today to review your current plan.
Gregory C. Picken, J.D, LL.M

Gary, Dytrych & Ryan, P.A.
701 U.S. Highway One
Suite# 402
North Palm Beach, FL 33408


Wills, Trusts, Probate & Estate Planning Law
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Attorney Gregory Picken and Pickenlaw.com provide legal representation to individuals and families throughout South Florida. We represent clients in the legal practice areas of Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, and Probate throughout Palm Beach County, including North Palm Beach, Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno Beach, Palm Beach, Lantana, West Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Stuart, Hobe Sound, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Wellington as well as the surrounding communities within Palm Beach County. Gregory Picken and Pickenlaw.com is a North Palm Beach Estate Planning Lawyer, a Palm Beach Probate Attorney, a Probate Attorney in St. Lucie County, a Broward County Probate Attorney, a Palm Beach Gardens Estate Planning Attorney, and a North Palm Beach Wills and Trusts Lawyer.

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