Why a Will Alone Isn’t Enough for Your Florida Estate Plan
You’ve done something most people haven’t: you’ve created a will. That’s an important first step, and it’s more than most Florida adults have in place. But if you think a…
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What Can You Do in Your Will?
Maybe you’re wondering why having a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is so important. Perhaps you think that it’s not really such a big deal. After all, what exactly can…
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Walking a Fine Line: The Difference Between Being a Dutiful Child and Undue Influence.
In Florida, a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is void, either in whole or in part, if it has been procured by fraud, duress, or undue influence. When a Will…
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Don’t Write Your Will Yourself. But if You do, Keep These Principles in Mind.
Let’s say you understand how important it is for you to have a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) before you die. Great. But now let’s say you decide to write…
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Accumulating Trust Income: A Good Idea?
Administering a trust is often a difficult and complex job. How a trustee invests and disburses trust assets can have important tax implications. That is why it is critical to…
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Just 5 of the Many Duties You Have as Trustee of a Trust.
Trusts can be a bit difficult to understand. But boiled down to its essence, a trust is a legal entity that is established by a person (called the “grantor,” “settlor,”…
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Can You Change the Terms of a Trust?
Trusts are a favored estate-planning tool in large part because they are highly flexible. They can be used to address a wide range of estate planning needs. We particularly like…
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Who Can Witness a Will in Florida?
To be valid, a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) has to comply with a number of “formalities.” One important formality is having (generally) 2 people who witness the signing of…
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5 Key Trusts and Estates Terms You Should Know.
When planning your estate, it’s important to understand some of the more common trusts and estates terms generally used by the law and your probate lawyer. Here are 5 trusts…
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The Divorce Was Bad Enough. But What Happens if You Die Without Changing Your Will?
Going through a divorce can be an overwhelmingly devastating experience. And the last thing you need after a divorce is to make your financial affairs more complicated or worse off…
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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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