Probate

Formal vs. Summary Probate Administration in Florida: Which Applies to Your Estate?

The Short Version Florida has two probate paths, and which one applies depends mainly on the size of the estate and how long ago the person died, not on how…

Probate

4 Grounds for Contesting a Florida Last Will and Testament

30-Second Take-Away A Florida will can only be overturned only for specific legal grounds—not mere disappointment. You must file a contest within 90 days of the Notice of Administration or…

Probate

The What and Why of a Probate Caveat: What it is, and Why One Might be Filed.

One caveat before we get started: today’s post is all about probate. And caveats. Probate caveats. If you’ve never heard of probate caveats, don’t worry. In today’s post we’ll explain…

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Pencil Me In: Can You Just Handwrite Changes to Your Will or Trust on the Original Document?

We all know that life changes. Constantly. Sometimes instantly. So it makes sense that at some point you might want to make changes to your Last Will and Testament (“Will”)…

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4 Necessary Steps for Estate Administration in Florida.

Probate estate administration is the legal process used to distribute a person’s estate (i.e. property and possessions) after they die. Although it is essential to administer an estate, it is…

Probate Wills & Trusts

5 Key Trusts and Estates Terms You Should Know.

When planning your estate, it’s important to understand some of the more common trusts and estates terms generally used by the law and your probate lawyer. Here are 5 trusts…

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Who is a “Personal Representative” and What Does He or She Do?

When you die, you not only leave behind all your loved ones, you leave behind all your property — both real, personal, and digital. You may also leave behind a…

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Safe Deposit Box After Death in Florida: What Your Family Needs to Know

Safe deposit boxes cause a lot of headaches when the box owner dies. If your family members aren’t sure who can access the box, what they’re allowed to take out,…

Probate Wills & Trusts

Should I have a Durable Power of Attorney?

In my opinion, a durable power of attorney is often times the most important estate planning document that you can have. It’s also one of the most abused documents (more about…

Probate Wills & Trusts

Handwritten Wills

Is a handwritten Will valid in Florida? Sure is! As long as it is signed by the testator (that’s the person making the Will) at the end of the document,…

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Probate

Formal vs. Summary Probate Administration in Florida: Which Applies to Your Estate?

4 Grounds for Contesting a Florida Last Will and Testament

The What and Why of a Probate Caveat: What it is, and Why One Might be Filed.

Pencil Me In: Can You Just Handwrite Changes to Your Will or Trust on the Original Document?

4 Necessary Steps for Estate Administration in Florida.

5 Key Trusts and Estates Terms You Should Know.

Who is a “Personal Representative” and What Does He or She Do?

Safe Deposit Box After Death in Florida: What Your Family Needs to Know

Should I have a Durable Power of Attorney?

Handwritten Wills

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