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4 Important Terms You Should Know When It Comes to Inheritance.

Testate, intestate, heirs, beneficiaries, probate…the terms used in estate planning can be complicated and confusing. Which is why it can be very helpful to have a basic understanding of some…

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When “X” Marks the Will: Is an “X” a Valid Signature for Your Will?

In Florida, for a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) to be valid, it must comply with certain legal formalities. The necessary legal formalities vary from state to state, but generally…

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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.

When your life has reached the stage where you may need to help a loved one or aging parent handle their finances or make medical decisions for them, a great…

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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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4 Important Terms You Should Know When It Comes to Inheritance.

When “X” Marks the Will: Is an “X” a Valid Signature for Your Will?

What is a Trust Limitation Notice?

I Object! What Happens if You Object to a Will or Claim in 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?

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