Probate

The 1 Major Roadblock Older Out of Wedlock Children Face When It Comes to Inheriting and Intestacy.

In today’s day and age being born out of wedlock no longer has the social stigma it once did. But while we may have advanced socially, being born out of…

Probate

The Interplay of Partition Actions and Probate Estates.

When someone dies quite often the most important asset passed on to his or her heirs is the family home. But when an inheritance consists of something like the family…

Estate Planning Probate

Good Things Come in Threes: The 3 Main Roles in a Trust.

A revocable living trust (aka a “living trust,” referred to here simply as a “trust”) is a wonderful estate planning tool. But understanding who the parties in a trust are…

Estate Planning Probate

Why A Power of Attorney Isn’t So Powerful When It Comes to Trusts.

The 30‑Second Takeaway A power of attorney (POA) is wonderful for paying Mom’s everyday bills or signing Dad’s tax return—but the minute those assets land in a living trust, the POA hits…

Estate Planning Probate

2 Ways You Can Lose Tenancy by The Entirety Property Protection.

Not all states allow married couples to hold property under the designation of tenancy by the entirety (“TBE property”). But in those states, like Florida, that do, owning real or…

Probate

If You Die Without a Will, who is in Charge of Your Estate?

At the end of a long day where it seems that life is a mess and you’re the one who has to do everything for everybody, did you ever wonder…

Probate

What Can You Do in Your Will?

Maybe you’re wondering why having a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is so important. Perhaps you think that it’s not really such a big deal. After all, what exactly can…

Probate

Walking a Fine Line: The Difference Between Being a Dutiful Child and Undue Influence.

In Florida, a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is void, either in whole or in part, if it has been procured by fraud, duress, or undue influence. When a Will…

Probate

Can a Disparity in Mental Acuity between Decedent and a Beneficiary be Evidence of Undue Influence?

Undue influence is a troubling and often complex concept. Not everyone, or every state for that matter, agrees on what constitutes undue influence or how to prove it. One major…

Probate

Due Diligence and Reasonably Ascertainable Creditors in Florida Probates.

The personal representative appointed to administer a decedent’s estate has a lot of important duties to perform. One of these is making a diligent search for all creditors of a…

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Probate

The 1 Major Roadblock Older Out of Wedlock Children Face When It Comes to Inheriting and Intestacy.

The Interplay of Partition Actions and Probate Estates.

Good Things Come in Threes: The 3 Main Roles in a Trust.

Why A Power of Attorney Isn’t So Powerful When It Comes to Trusts.

2 Ways You Can Lose Tenancy by The Entirety Property Protection.

If You Die Without a Will, who is in Charge of Your Estate?

What Can You Do in Your Will?

Walking a Fine Line: The Difference Between Being a Dutiful Child and Undue Influence.

Can a Disparity in Mental Acuity between Decedent and a Beneficiary be Evidence of Undue Influence?

Due Diligence and Reasonably Ascertainable Creditors in Florida Probates.

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