Sometimes, wills get contested in Florida. When this happens, the executor as well as the probate court first need to figure out whether or not this individual legally has a right to challenge it. Here’s who typically has standing in a will contest. A beneficiary It’s...
Should probate be feared?
Florida families hear the term "probate" bandied about as though it were a a dirty word. Every lawyer tells you that you should do what you can to avoid ending up there. The question is why probate can be a difficult place for families. Many things can go wrong in...
Do you need a funeral trust?
Anyone who has planned a funeral knows that there are many decisions that must be made while grieving the loss of a loved one. Questions about burial methods, funeral service components and more can be overwhelming. If your loved ones are not sure how to pay for your...
Keeping your power of attorney updated in estate planning
As a Florida resident, an essential aspect of your estate planning involves the creation of a power of attorney. Sometimes called a letter of attorney, the document provides written authorization for someone to act on your behalf when you are incapacitated. While it's...
Incorporating a tax strategy into your estate plan
One major element of estate planning in Florida is to attempt to limit the liabilities that your estate may face upon your death. After spending much of your adult life accruing assets in order to pass on to your beneficiaries, you no doubt want to ensure that as much...
Planning to avoid estate taxes
As you prepare the details of your estate, you realize the importance of needing to minimize the liabilities left behind for your beneficiaries in Palm Beach to deal with. Thus, you make plans to settle your debts and even structure your estate plan to minimize...
Understanding probate litigation
Contesting a last will and testament can be a tricky endeavor. People contests wills for various reasons, such as being excluded from the will, the testator was coerced into writing the will in a certain way, there was fraud involved or, simply, no witnesses were...
Depression and estate planning
Those who struggle with depression often face many challenges in life, whether they experience issues in their personal relationships or have difficulty holding a job due to their emotional hardships. Our law firm realizes that for people who are depressed, estate...
New marriage may be time for a new estate plan
When a couple is in the throes of planning a wedding, the thought of discussing their wishes for how they want assets distributed after one of them dies may be far from their minds. However, this may be a very important time to have this conversation and may be...
Undue influence and Florida wills
You may have heard of cases where someone's will faced a challenged based on undue influence. Understanding what this term means from a legal standpoint could help you gain clarity and make strategic decisions to help lessen the chances of your will facing this and...
