If you’re like many people, you want the assets you’re able to leave your loved ones to be a source of security for them – to provide them with a...
Estate Administration & Probate
What happens to a person’s debts when they die?
Many people don’t have the opportunity to pay off all their debts before they die. As such, a question that may arise upon their death is what...
Does undue influence void a will?
Losing a loved one is a heartbreaking experience. What makes your grief even worse is discovering you’re not named in the will. Was that indeed the...
Are you worried that a beneficiary will waste their inheritance?
People who are doing their estate planning often express concerns about their beneficiaries. They may want to leave financial assets to a family...
3 reasons to update your estate plan for the new year
The new year is only a few months away, and that might mean it is time to update your estate plan. It is often suggested that estate plans are...
What is ancillary probate for out-of-state property?
Dealing with probate can be complex, especially when you have out-of-state real estate or other assets to consider. Knowing how to manage probate...
There are positive reasons to disinherit someone
People often think of disinheriting someone as a negative event – and it certainly can be. For example, a parent may have a falling out with one of...
What are the duties of an estate executor?
When a Florida resident passes away, their estate usually goes through the probate process. During probate, the decedent’s last will and testament...
Going through the probate process in Florida
When a loved one passes away in Florida and leaves behind property, estate beneficiaries may have to go through a legal procedure called probate to...
Do I need to buy a probate bond in my executor’s role?
Those acting as an executor or an administrator of an estate in Florida have many different roles when distributing assets of a deceased person. One...