What happens if there is no Will? The Florida Bar states: “If someone dies without a valid will, he or she is “intestate.” Even if the decedent dies intestate, his or her probate assets are almost never turned over to...
The Florida Bar states, “Any adult resident, related or unrelated, of Florida can serve as a guardian. Certain relatives of the ward who do not live in Florida may also serve as guardian. Persons who have been convicted of a...
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While we here at Naugle & Smith expect to be open Monday, it is always good to have your estate plan in order, apocalypse or no apocalypse. Accidents and the unexpected happen everyday. Having a will and lifetime documents in place provide peace...
WHO SHOULD PREPARE A WILL? The Florida Bar states: “No sensible person would employ “just anyone” to fill teeth, take out an appendix, or deliver a baby. The person who wants these services performed skillfully with the minimum risk to...
The Florida Bar states: “The personal representative is the person, bank, or trust company appointed by the judge to be in charge of the administration of the decedent’s probate estate. In Florida, the term “personal representative” is used instead of...
Does A Revocable Living Trust Provide Protection From Creditor Claims? The Florida Bar states, “In Florida, the trust assets are not protected from the claims of your creditors. During your lifetime the assets in a revocable trust are treated as...
The Florida Bar states: “In some situations your homestead property can be transferred to your trust. Most Florida counties have special requirements to maintain the homestead tax exemption and special language may be required in the trust agreement and the...
The Florida Bar states: “The account statement, stock certificate, title or deed will make some reference to the trust or to you as trustee. You might also elect to fund your trust by naming the trust as a beneficiary of...
