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Darling, Please Marry Me. But Sign Here First. Estate Planning and Prenuptial Agreements.

Marriage is a wonderful institution. It speaks of love, devotion, and commitment. Sadly, statistics indicate that almost half (50%) of all marriages in America will end in separation or divorce.…

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Got a Car? Then You Need to Know About Florida’s “Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine.”

You may not think of your car as your greatest liability, but it can be. If you own a car, chances are you will lend it out from time to…

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3 Important Factors You Should Know About Digital Assets and Estate Planning

You might be surprised to learn that digital assets and estate planning are becoming increasingly important considerations. In recent months, cryptocurrency has continued to live up to its reputation for…

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What is Fiduciary Litigation?

Trusts have trustees. Probate estates have personal representatives. Those who are incapacitated or incapable of acting for themselves (like children) have a legal guardian or conservator. What do all these…

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3 Possible Signs of Estate Mismanagement

Estate mismanagement is more common that you might expect, whether accidental or intentional. Florida law requires a personal representative (also known as an “executor” or “administrator”) to carry out a…

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Tangible or Intangible Personal Property: Why it Matters in Estate Planning.

The purpose of a comprehensive estate plan is to decide how to handle your assets during your lifetime and then how to distribute them when you die. Most people readily…

Estate Planning Probate Wills & Trusts

Children Born After Your Will is Executed: What Happens Now?

Questions about children born after your Will is signed? Let’s say you are a conscientious person, so you diligently have an estate plan, including a Last Will and Testament (“Will”)…

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What is a Surcharge Action?

Probate litigation is a varied and complex area of law. One question that Samantha J. Fitzgerald is often asked is, what is a surcharge action? In today’s post, we will…

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Are There Different Types of Deeds in Florida?

When our estates and probate attorneys help individuals navigate the complex and complicated areas of estate and probate law, they guide them in deciding which is the best way to…

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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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Probate

Darling, Please Marry Me. But Sign Here First. Estate Planning and Prenuptial Agreements.

Got a Car? Then You Need to Know About Florida’s “Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine.”

3 Important Factors You Should Know About Digital Assets and Estate Planning

What is Fiduciary Litigation?

3 Possible Signs of Estate Mismanagement

Tangible or Intangible Personal Property: Why it Matters in Estate Planning.

Children Born After Your Will is Executed: What Happens Now?

What is a Surcharge Action?

Are There Different Types of Deeds in Florida?

Why You Should Consider Creating a Burial Plan

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