Monthly Archives: March 2025
FAQs About Wills In Florida
Wills, legally known as last wills and testaments, are legal documents that express your wishes, mainly for how your property is distributed, after you pass away. In addition to property distribution upon your death, a will also allows you to name a guardian for your minor children. When people start creating a will, they… Read More »
What Are The Responsibilities Of Personal Representatives?
Personal representatives in Florida, sometimes referred to as executors in other states, are individuals who are named in a will to administer the estate of a deceased. When a person passes away without a will and they have not named a personal representative, the probate court will appoint one. Under the law, personal representatives… Read More »
How To Contest A Trust In Florida
Trusts are an important component of estate plans for many people. These legal documents have many benefits. Not only can they help your loved ones avoid probate, but they can also protect your property for them, as well as for yourself during your lifetime. Although drafting a trust holds these benefits for you and… Read More »
Consequences Of Not Filing Probate
After someone passes away, the property they owned during their lifetime usually must go through the probate process. There are ways to avoid probate but in many cases, it is still necessary. The probate process involves many important steps, such as proving the will of the deceased and distributing property to the beneficiaries named… Read More »
Selecting The Right Daytona Beach Estate Planning Lawyer
It is very important for all adults in Florida to have an estate plan in place. No one knows what will happen tomorrow and drafting an estate plan will not only protect your loved ones, but also you if you are ever unable to make important decisions for yourself. If you have considered creating… Read More »
Common Myths About Your Estate After You Pass Away
Estate planning is important for all adults in Florida. With a comprehensive estate plan, you can ensure that your loved ones are cared for and supported after you pass away. Unfortunately, there have been many myths and misconceptions that have emerged regarding estate planning over the years. It is critical that you do not… Read More »
Ensuring Your Will Is Valid In Florida
Many people in Florida write a will with the intention of helping their loved ones avoid the probate process. Unfortunately, a will alone does not avoid these legal proceedings. Unless a will has been self-proving, or notarized, a witness will have to appear in court and testify about its validity. After a judge has… Read More »
The Three Types Of Probate In Florida
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences. As you move through your grief, it is very challenging to navigate the legal process of administering your loved one’s estate. Unfortunately, the probate process in Florida can quickly become complicated. In fact, due to the fact that there is more than one… Read More »