Monthly Archives: May 2024
Three Ways To Avoid Probate
Many people in Florida want to help their loved ones avoid the probate process because it is costly and time-consuming. Fortunately, avoiding probate is relatively easy but it does involve taking certain steps during your lifetime. Below, our Daytona Beach probate lawyer explains the most common ways to avoid the process. What is Probate? … Read More »
Common Misconceptions About Probate
Many people have never been through the probate process before and so, they do not know what to expect. Nor do they understand the many laws that govern the process. It does not help that over the years, there have been many misconceptions regarding the process and many people believe these myths. Believing these… Read More »
Four Things To Leave Out Of Your Will
People draft a last will and testament for many reasons. One of the main purposes of a will is to outline how property is distributed after a person passes away. By drafting a will and making sure it is executed properly, you can have the peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will… Read More »
Proving Mental Incapacity
People contest wills, trusts, and other parts of a person’s estate plan for several different reasons. Of all of them, arguing mental incapacity is one of the most common. Arguing that someone did not have the mental capacity required to create an estate plan is a legal issue and as such, you must be… Read More »
Common Disputes That Arise During Probate
Whether you have recently lost someone you love, or you are just starting the estate planning process for yourself, it is important to think about probate. Probate is a court-supervised process that settles a person’s estate after they pass away. Throughout the process, the property of the decedent is gathered and valued, debts of… Read More »
What Rights Do You Have If Your Spouse Passes Away?
Contrary to what many people think, a will alone is not enough to avoid the probate process. Probate is a process that administers a decedent’s estate and distributes assets to the beneficiaries after a person passes away. When an estate has to pass through probate, the surviving spouse of the decedent is given many… Read More »