The 2 Types of Special Needs Trusts
A special needs trust (sometimes called a “supplemental needs trust,” abbreviated “SNT”) is a trust set up to provide for a disabled individual. This may be a loved one who…
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What a Probate Lawyer Does for You That No One Else Does
Not everyone likes lawyers—until they need one, that is. Then your local attorney goes from “zero” to “hero.” But what, exactly, do attorneys do for you? Most of us may…
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If You Are “In Terrorem” of a Will Contest, Can You Include a “No Contest” Clause in Your Florida Will?
If you anticipate that a disgruntled heir is going to challenge your Last Will and Testament (“Will”) after you die, can you include a “no contest” clause in your Florida…
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Does Florida Have a Small Estate Affidavit?
Update: Florida’s summary administration threshold rose to $150,000 (from $75,000) for deaths on or after July 1, 2026, under CS/HB 1337 (Ch. 2026-57). The two-year rule is unchanged, and homestead…
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4 Types of Assets that are Exempt from Probate in Florida
Quick Summary The probate process involves identifying and gathering the assets of a deceased person (a “decedent”) and paying the decedent’s debts. Not all probate assets, however, are subject to…
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Where the Heck Did I Put It? A Lost or Destroyed Will in Florida.
During our lifetimes, we can often make right things that go wrong, or we can replace lost or stolen items. But all that ends when we die. Which brings up…
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What Happens if a Decedent Owned Property in Multiple States?
Have you ever wondered what happens if a decedent owned property in multiple states? Exactly how would probate of the property be handled if the property the decedent owned wasn’t…
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3 Duties Every Personal Representative Must Accomplish to Administer an Estate.
The duties of a personal representative in administering a decedent’s estate are many and varied. In a very broad sense, there are 3 duties every personal representative must accomplish in…
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What is a Power of Appointment and What Can it Do?
Short Summary A “power of appointment” gives someone authority over who inherits property from your estate or trust. In Florida, this tool can simplify your plan or cause major issues…
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The 3 Types of Probate in Florida
Good estate planning helps you to avoid probate. That’s where an estate planning attorney comes into play. Probate in Florida is the time-consuming and expensive court process that oversees the…
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