Probate

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…

Estate Planning Probate

It’s a Bird…It’s a Lady…It’s a Deed…: What is a Lady Bird Deed?

In Florida, SJF Law Group looks for ways to help their clients avoid probate. Why? Because probate is a time-consuming and expensive process that can eat up an estate’s assets…

Probate

Get it Together This Year: 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…

Estate Planning Probate

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…

Estate Planning Probate Wills & Trusts

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…

Estate Planning Probate Wills & Trusts

It All Goes to Betty…Or Bobby…Or Sally…Or…: Why Naming Alternates is Critical for Estate Planning.

A comprehensive estate plan requires careful consideration and planning as well as a thorough knowledge of the applicable state laws. An estate plan requires executing a number of legal documents.…

Estate Planning Probate Wills & Trusts

Not Just a Rubber Stamp: The Importance of Notarizing a Will and Doing It Correctly.

So often we see Wills (“Last Will and Testament”) that have defective notary blocks. While there are several different types of defects, some of the more common include: Failing to…

Estate Planning Probate Wills & Trusts

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…

Estate Planning Probate Wills & Trusts

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…

Probate

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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Probate

2 Lifestyle Factors of a Testator That May Disprove Undue Influence

It’s a Bird…It’s a Lady…It’s a Deed…: What is a Lady Bird Deed?

Get it Together This Year: Why Consolidating Accounts is Important for Estate Planning

3 Estate Plan Lists You Should Make Today

Don’t Make These 3 Estate Planning Mistakes.

It All Goes to Betty…Or Bobby…Or Sally…Or…: Why Naming Alternates is Critical for Estate Planning.

Not Just a Rubber Stamp: The Importance of Notarizing a Will and Doing It Correctly.

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?

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