What is a Trust Limitation Notice?
Administering a trust is no easy proposition. Trustees have a significant number of duties to perform and the failure to carry out those duties can have severe consequences. One extremely…
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I Object! What Happens if You Object to a Will or Claim in Probate?
Any number of difficult and painful situations can arise during the probate of a Last Will and Testament (“Will”). One particularly difficult and emotional situation that can arise is when…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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About The Firm
Since 2011, SJF Law Group has been helping clients protect their families with estate planning, probate & trust administration. We pride ourselves on combining the personalized service and attention of a boutique firm, with the talent and legal acumen of a large firm.
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