When someone names you his or her personal representative in Florida, it becomes important that you familiarize yourself with the probate process and everything it entails. While not every Florida estate has to go through probate, many do. Knowing what the process...
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3 tips to avoid a contested will
The point of a will is to ensure that the administrator of your estate carries out your wishes after you die. Not wanting someone to attempt to invalidate your will is understandable. Some people attempt to avoid will contests by including no-contest clauses. However,...
Tips for disinheriting an adult child
When it comes time to craft your estate plan, your first thought likely is not about disinheriting anyone. However, it is not as unusual to do so as you might think. If you are considering disinheriting one of your children, it is important to consider the decision...
Is it possible to sue an executor?
It is typically very difficult to sue an executor of a will, but it is possible in some cases. It is not common: if suing executors were commonplace, it is unlikely that anybody would want to take on the role. In most cases, any lawsuits that third party levies...
How does guardianship work in Florida?
Watching a parent age is never easy, and it may prove even more difficult if your parent is experiencing dementia or becoming otherwise unable to manage his or her own affairs. To help protect your aging parent, you may consider establishing a Florida guardianship....
Estate planning and grandchildren
If you want to make changes to your estate plan because you recently became a grandparent or you have multiple grandchildren and want to include them in your estate plan while setting up a will or trust, you need to take various factors into consideration. It is...
