As I meet with new and existing clients to prepare their estate planning documents I wanted to discuss a few important points to consider. The Florida Bar states “Marriage does not cancel a will in Florida, but a spouse acquired...
This is a question I answer almost every day in my law practice. The Florida Bar states: “The decedent’s surviving spouse and children may be entitled to receive probate assets from the decedent’s probate estate, even if the decedent’s will...
I get called all the time asking what happens if there is not Will when someone dies? The Florida Bar states: “Someone who dies without a valid will is “intestate.” Even if the decedent dies intestate, the probate assets are...
WHAT IS A WILL? The Florida Bar states, “A will is a written direction controlling the disposition of property at death. The laws of each state set the formal requirements for a legal will. In Florida:You, the maker of the...
Karin Klein, a writer for the LA Times wrote the following interested article about Robin Williams’ Will. “What does the legal spat between Robin Williams’ widow and his children show? Is it the product of a gold-digging wife of only a few...
I run into this question frequently both in my estate planning and probate practice. It is vital that you have a valid Will prepared for many reasons. If you have items you want to leave to certain people you must...
I saw this article and wanted to repost it for fun! “Who got the money? Who had the biggest family feuds? The mistakes that were made — and what we can learn from them. Two legal experts in estate planning...
The Florida Bar states, “A revocable trust avoids probate by effecting the transfer of assets during your lifetime to the trustee. This avoids the need to use the probate process to make the transfer after your death. The trustee has...
The Florida bar states: “A will is a writing, signed by the decedent and witnesses, that meets the requirements of Florida law. In his or her will, the decedent can name the beneficiaries whom the decedent wants to receive the...
I am asked all the time why a person needs a Will. The Florida Bar states: “1. You decide who gets your property instead of the law making the choice for you.2. You may name the personal representative (executor) of...
