Are There Different Types of Deeds in Florida?
When our estates and probate attorneys help individuals navigate the complex areas of estate and probate law, they guide them in deciding the best way to distribute their property 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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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
Our Florida estate planning and probate attorneys understand how confusing estate planning concepts can be. That’s why our attorneys take the time to explain difficult concepts, like “step up in…
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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 via email or text, when it comes to Florida estate…
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Undue Influence in Florida Estate Contests: What Courts Actually Look At
Why This Question Comes Up So Often Almost every contested estate involves someone who was closer to the decedent than other family members, often a caregiver child, a new spouse,…
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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…
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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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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.…
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About The Firm
Since 2011, SJF Law Group 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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