Forget Chocolates! Why a Will Is the Ultimate Act of Love
Mouthwatering Mini Cheesecakes
INGREDIENTS • 12-oz package vanilla wafers • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar • 2 large eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 21-oz can cherry pie filling
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In two 24-cup miniature muffin pans, line each space with a paper liner. 3. Using a food processor or resealable plastic bag, crush vanilla wafers into a fine crumb. 4. Press 1/2 teaspoon of crumbs into each paper liner. 5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. 6. Fill each miniature muffin liner with this mixture, almost to the top. 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheesecakes are set. 8. Cool completely in the pan. 9. Top each mini cheesecake with about a teaspoon of cherry pie filling before serving. Enjoy!
Roses are red, Violets are blue. Leaving a will is The most loving thing to do.
Few people think about estate planning as a Valentine’s Day kind of gift. But it is actually one of the most loving gestures a person can make.
Flowers fade and candy grows stale, but the decisions you convey in a carefully prepared estate plan
can save your family and other loved ones from untold stress, conflict, and expense, benefiting them for years after your death and beyond. If a person dies without a will in Florida, the state decides how to distribute their assets through the probate system. The court must appoint a personal representative to manage the estate and make sure any debts are paid. All legal heirs must be notified, giving rise to delays and potential conflicts. If key documents are missing or disputes arise among heirs, the probate process can take months or even years. One woman came to our firm for help after her husband died suddenly without a will, leaving her with no legal evidence of his wishes. While the widow assumed she would inherit everything, her husband’s estate was more complicated than that. He had children from a previous relationship with whom he shared ownership of certain assets. Also, he left an insurance policy and retirement accounts with beneficiary designations that needed to be handled separately. While she was entitled to part of the estate, a portion also would go to her stepchildren. We guided our client through each step of the probate process, helping her file the necessary paperwork and resolve disputes with family members. In addition to saving her time and frustration, our guidance lent her confidence that her husband’s estate was distributed legally and fairly. The death of a loved one is always emotionally challenging, and trying to navigate the probate system while grieving the loss can be overwhelming. At Dellutri Law Group, we can help avoid costly delays, confusion, conflict, and unnecessary legal battles, and if appropriate, we can also help create trusts to avoid the probate process altogether. Contact us today for a free consultation. It just might be the best Valentine’s Day gift your family can receive!
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