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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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. -
Locating Heirs Will Speed Up the Florida Probate Process To complete probate, we have to locate all of the individuals who might receive an inheritance, including distant relatives. How can you speed this process up? -
Options When Heirs Disagree Over What to Do With a Family Home Mom and Dad want to be fair and leave the family home to their children 50/50. But what if one sibling wants to sell and the other doesn't? It could be war. -
What You Can Do Now to Avoid Probate for the Family Home Real estate is one of the most common causes of probate. However, it can very easily be avoided. Here are some things you and your parents should do now. -
Locating Property to Create an Inventory for Florida Probate Your parent or loved one may have owned real estate in Florida. How would you know for sure? Here are some ways you may be able to get this information.