Probate And Estate Law

Inheriting property as an out-of-state beneficiary can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating Florida’s legal processes. Ancillary probate, the procedure for managing property located in a state different from the decedent’s primary residence, is an important...

When it comes to estate planning, trusts can be a versatile and powerful tool for managing your assets and securing your legacy. With a wide variety of trusts available, it’s possible to tailor your approach to meet almost any need or goal. Here’s a closer look at how...

Creating an estate plan is more than just a checklist—it's a way to ensure your legacy is secure, your wishes are honored, and your loved ones are supported when you’re no longer here. Among the many tools available for estate planning, trusts stand out as a versatile...

When you're grieving, navigating probate might feel overwhelming. Yet, probate is necessary to ensure a smooth transfer of property from the deceased to beneficiaries. Understanding Florida's probate process can make it easier for families to handle financial and...

It’s never easy to think about the possibility of becoming incapacitated or passing away before your children reach adulthood. But planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to safeguard your children’s well-being. Choosing a guardian for...

In Florida, it's common for parents to create estate plans that pass their assets to their children. It allows them to decide exactly how their property should be divided and ensures the intended heirs receive what’s rightfully theirs. Without a plan, the surviving...

Generally, you are responsible for your own medical decisions. You get to decide what type of treatment you want or do not want. No one else can do this for you. Even your medical team is just there to give you advice and tell you about the options that you have – but...

Estate planning consists of making many important decisions, but one of the most vital considerations involves the person taking the most action after you pass away — your estate's personal representative. You certainly want to appoint someone whom you trust...

Trusts are a vital tool in estate planning and provide significant advantages like protection of assets, tax benefits and probate avoidance. Unfortunately, disputes can arise over trusts just as they can with wills. Whether you are a trustee or beneficiary,...

An incentive trust is a conditional legal arrangement that allows you to control how your assets are used by utilizing clauses or specific conditions that must be met. These clauses can limit your beneficiaries' access to funds so that your assets are not misused. An...