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Why An Unfunded Living Trust Won’t Protect Your Family
You signed the paperwork, the trust document is sitting in a drawer somewhere, and you figure your estate plan is done. But is it really? A living trust that has not been properly funded is a bit like a safe with nothing inside it, and unfortunately, this is one of the most common estate… Read More »
What Rights Does A Guardian Have In Florida?
If you have ever been named a guardian for a family member, or if you are wondering what would happen to your loved one if you became incapacitated, you may be asking the same question many Floridians ask: what exactly does a guardian have the power to do? Guardianship is one of those legal… Read More »
Can You Prove It? What It Really Takes To Win A Probate Dispute
What happens when a family looks at a will and something just feels off? Maybe a parent’s final wishes seem completely out of character, or a sibling was left out without explanation. Feelings of suspicion are common in these situations, but feelings alone do not settle a probate dispute. Courts want proof. So what… Read More »
Can You Disinherit A Child In Florida?
Estate planning often brings up questions that feel uncomfortable to ask out loud. One of the most common is this: can a parent legally choose to leave a child out of their will entirely? Whether the situation involves a strained relationship, concerns about how assets would be used, or simply a desire to leave… Read More »
Was Grandpa Really “Of Sound Mind” When He Signed That Will? How To Challenge A Will Based On Lack Of Capacity
Wills are supposed to reflect a person’s true wishes. But what happens when a will surfaces after someone’s death that looks nothing like the plans they talked about for decades, or hands everything to a brand new acquaintance while cutting out the children who cared for them for years? One of the first questions… Read More »
Trusts And Creditors In Florida: What Actually Holds Up And What Doesn’t
You have probably heard that putting your assets into a trust will shield them from creditors. It is one of the most common assumptions in estate planning, and like a lot of common assumptions, it is only true some of the time. The real answer in Florida depends heavily on what kind of trust… Read More »
How To Contest A Guardianship In Florida
A guardianship gives one person, the guardian, legal authority to make decisions for another person, the ward, who has been deemed unable to manage their own affairs. In Florida, guardianships are governed by Chapter 744 of the Florida Statutes, which outlines how they are established, monitored, and challenged. While guardianships are sometimes necessary and… Read More »
How Courts Determine Incapacity In Florida
When a family member begins struggling to manage their own affairs, it can be one of the most difficult situations a family faces. Whether the concern involves a parent with advancing dementia, a loved one with a serious medical condition, or someone whose judgment has become severely impaired, you may find yourself wondering what… Read More »
What To Do After A Loved One Passes Away In Florida
Losing someone close to you is one of the hardest experiences life brings. And in the days and weeks that follow, families in Daytona Beach and across Volusia County are often left wondering what needs to happen next from a legal standpoint. Understanding the basic steps involved in settling an estate can help ease… Read More »
What Is Undue Influence in Florida Probate Litigation?
Have you ever wondered what happens when someone pressures an aging or vulnerable loved one into changing their will? This situation is more common than many people realize, and Florida law has specific provisions to address it. In Daytona Beach and throughout Volusia County, families often find themselves questioning whether a will or trust… Read More »