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Talking To Your Aging Parents About Planning Their Estate
As an adult child, you may worry about your parents’ future and ensure that their affairs are in order. However, you and your parents may not feel comfortable discussing financial details, healthcare decisions, or the potential for incapacity. Although uncomfortable, having these conversations with your parents is very important. When families can talk openly… Read More »
7 FAQs About Probate In Florida
Losing a loved one is never easy. There is often an overwhelming feeling of grief and you may not have even started to think about probating your loved one’s property. You may not know where to start, what the process entails, or how you will get your questions answered. Below, our Daytona Beach estate… Read More »
Do Married Couples Need Separate Wills In Florida?
If you and your spouse have already started to plan for what you would like to happen to your property when you pass away, you may have already talked about a will together. You may have also wondered if you and your spouse need separate wills, or if you can draft a joint will…. Read More »
What Happens If You Do Not Have An Estate Plan?
As the saying goes, if you fail to plan you plan to fail. When it comes to the property you have worked your whole life to acquire, failing to plan can create conflict, confusion, and costly legal disputes that require court resolution. Although you may want to do almost anything else other than plan… Read More »
The Importance Of Reviewing And Updating Your Trust
After establishing and funding your trust, you may think the task is done. You may simply put the document in a safe or other location where you store important papers. However, change in life is inevitable and funding a trust is not something you can forget about after it is done. It is important… Read More »
When Is Guardianship Necessary For An Adult In Florida
Have you ever wondered what happens when an adult can no longer make safe or informed decisions on their own? In Florida, guardianship is a legal process designed to protect individuals who lack the capacity to manage their personal or financial affairs. Courts take this step seriously, as it involves transferring certain rights from… Read More »
What Can Trigger Probate Litigation?
Estate planning is a priority for many people in Florida so they can ensure their assets are easily distributed to loved ones after they pass away. However, even the best-laid plans can end up in the courtroom. Florida has unique demographics with a high concentration of retirees, a high rate of second marriages, and… Read More »
How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Trustees
Trust administration in Florida can be a demanding and complicated task. If someone has named you as trustee, you are legally required to manage the property within the trust and distribute it to beneficiaries according to the terms of the trust. It is important that you do not take this responsibility lightly. Even just… Read More »
How To Help Loved Ones Avoid Probate Litigation In Florida
Probate litigation incurs significant court costs, attorney fees, and other expenses. It can also create delays that last months, or even years, and beneficiaries cannot receive their inheritance until disputes are resolved. For these reasons, many people take great care when planning their estate to help their loved ones avoid disputes that can result… Read More »
How Are Creditor Claims Handled During Summary Administration?
Summary administration is an expedited type of probate in Florida. Only certain estates are eligible for summary administration and due to the faster nature of the process, it does not involve all of the same steps as formal administration. For example, the probate court will not appoint a personal representative during summary administration. Creditor… Read More »