Why You Should Consider Creating a Burial Plan
Have you considered creating a burial plan? Have you spent any time thinking about what type of funeral you would like? Do you know whether you want to be cremated,…
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A Look at Second Marriages and Florida Estate Planning
According to statistics, the divorce rate in the United States in 2020 (excluding California, Hawaii, Indiana, Minnesota, and New Mexico) for every 1,000 people was 2.3. While that is lower…
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Demystifying “Step Up in Basis” in Florida Probate.
Florida estate planning and probate attorney Samantha J. Fitzgerald understands how confusing estate planning concepts can be. That’s why she takes the time to explain difficult concepts, like “step up…
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Are Oral or Handwritten (Holographic) Wills Valid in Florida?
As an estate and probate lawyer in Plantation Florida, Samantha J. Fitzgerald is often asked whether oral or handwritten Wills are valid in Florida. Many people wait a bit too…
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3 Benefits of Having a Letter of Instruction
In our modern world it seems that letter writing is a long-lost art. While we may be able to handle most communications through email or text, when it comes to…
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2 Lifestyle Factors of a Testator That May Disprove Undue Influence
In many probate litigations, a testator’s Last Will and Testament (“Will”) or a trust can be subject to a claim for undue influence. What Is Undue Influence? Undue influence is…
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It’s a Bird…It’s a Lady…It’s a Deed…: What is a Lady Bird Deed?
In Florida, Samantha J. Fitzgerald looks for ways to help her clients avoid probate. Why? Because probate is a time-consuming and expensive process that can eat up an estate’s assets…
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Get it Together in 2022: Why Consolidating Accounts is Important for Estate Planning.
Would consolidating accounts help? Let’s see…you have a checking account at Big Bank of Florida, an old 401(k) retirement account at a Plantation Florida Big Bank, an investment account, a…
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3 Estate Plan Lists You Should Make Today.
The great thing about lists, like your “Honey Do” or “To Do” list, is that they prioritize items and keep them top-of-mind. They also help keep you organized so you…
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Don’t Make These 3 Estate Planning Mistakes.
Estate planning tackles a number of complicated and difficult issues— it can encompass everything from asset protection to providing for those with special needs, to reducing estate taxes, to disinheriting…
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Since 2011, the Law Officers of Samantha J. Fitzgerald 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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