The 2 Types of Special Needs Trusts
A special needs trust (sometimes called a “supplemental needs trust” or abbreviated “SNT”) is a trust that is set up to take care of a disabled individual. This may be…
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What a Probate Lawyer Does for You That No One Else Does
Not everyone likes lawyers—until they need one, that is. Then your local attorney goes from “zero” to “hero.” But what, exactly, do attorneys do for you? Most of us may…
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4 Types of Assets that are Exempt from Probate in Florida
Not all assets pass through probate when you die. Indeed, many assets do not pass through probate. Below we will discuss just 4 types of assets that are exempt from…
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Buying or Selling Property in Florida? Then You Need to Know About Warranty Deeds.
Deeds are critical when exchanging property. In fact, if you are buying or selling property in Florida, then you need to know about deeds, and especially warranty deeds. What’s in…
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Where the Heck Did I Put It? A Lost or Destroyed Will in Florida.
During our lifetimes, we can often make right things that go wrong, or we can replace lost or stolen items. But all that ends when we die. Which brings up…
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3 Reasons Why You Need to Have a Trust Lawyer in Florida.
As Americans, we pride ourselves on our independence. And heck, being able to get things done and do them yourself is almost always a good thing. Almost always. Not always.…
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3 Facts to Know about Custodial Accounts
There are lots of things you should know about custodial accounts (UTMA/UGMA), and plenty of reasons to speak with a knowledgeable estate and probate lawyer about them. But starting with…
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What Happens if a Decedent Owned Property in Multiple States?
Have you ever wondered what happens if a decedent owned property in multiple states? Exactly how would probate of the property be handled if the property the decedent owned wasn’t…
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4 Basic Terms You Should Know if Considering a 529 College Account.
Often referred to simply as a “529,” prepaid college accounts (referred to here as “529 college accounts” or “529 plan”), 529 college accounts can be a great way to save…
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Donor Advised Funds: What They Are and What They Can Do.
When it comes to estate planning and charitable giving, there are a lot of tools that can be used to achieve an individual’s estate planning needs. A donor advised fund…
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