It can be extremely difficult to handle a loved one’s affairs, especially if you live in another state. In our blog, our legal team explores common probate issues and problems during estate planning in Florida, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.
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What happens if you can’t find your loved one’s Will? There are a few suggestions on what to do if you cannot find a Will and what happens if you can’t ultimately locate it. -
A Will or a Trust? The two most well-known estate planning documents are a Trust and a Will. These are the two main documents that you should have created in your estate plan. -
How To Proceed With Probate When There Are Missing Heirs? There are a few ways in which the heirs can be located in the state of Florida when a probate estate is opened and some of the heirs are hard to locate. -
Creating a Will in the State of Florida How to create a valid Will complying to the state of Florida's laws and regulations. -
Problems Caused by Storing Documents in a Safe Deposit Box Securing your estate planning documents like a Will or Trust is a good idea but storing them in a safe deposit box at the bank may have unintended consequences. -
How to Plan Your Estate When You Have Minor Children A comprehensive estate plan includes considerations for children under the age of 18, including appointing a guardian and setting up trusts. Learn more here. -
What You Need to Know About Out-of-State Heirs in Florida Our firm helps out-of-state heirs and personal representatives of Florida estates. If your loved one passed away with property in Florida, call our Miami firm. -
Understanding Inheritance Laws in Florida We have heard of an inheritance but what does it means, exactly? When someone dies, who inherits what? When do they receive it? Does the government get a piece? -
Differences Between Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts in FL Trusts are excellent ways to make sure your children are taken care of after you are gone. Understand your options by learning about two types of trusts here. -
Understanding a Surviving Spouse’s Right to Elective Share When a person passes away, the surviving spouse is entitled to make an election for a spousal share. Learn about elective shares in Florida here. -
Florida Homestead Property and the Probate Process Most people own real estate at some point in their lives. What happens to that property when they die? Can their children inherit it? Can Florida take it? -
Avoiding FL Probate for Real Estate With a Lady Bird Deed Real estate is the most common reason probate is necessary. However, it is also one of the easiest assets to protect from going through probate. Learn how.