Probate is a mysterious process for those who have not dealt with it. Before creating an estate plan, you may want to understand how the court views assets. Under Florida law, most estates must go through probate. If the value of your estate is less than $75,000,...
Florida residents like you spend your entire life crafting, maintaining and caring for your estate. It goes without say that you want someone to take care of it after your death. This will allow your beneficiaries to enjoy it without going through legal hassles and...
Having a will in place is a crucial part of the estate planning process. However, wills are limited in what they can achieve. If you only have a will established, your estate could be vulnerable after you are gone. Implementing a trust along with your will is a great...
Because of the Supreme Court decision that granted marriage equality, the estate planning process can be much less fraught for same-sex couples who choose to marry. Marriage grants a surviving spouse certain rights by default when the other passes away. The probate...
With the death of your loved one, it is time for you to assume your responsibilities as personal representative per the instructions in the will. Since the estate will go through probate, the probate court will confirm your appointment. Here are four tips to help you...
The probate process is a mysterious one for many. Until you have a loved one whose estate you administer, you may not fully understand the reason behind it or how it works. In Florida, there are two ways a will goes through probate court. The path largely depends on...
Most people are aware that having a comprehensive estate plan in place is very important to avoid potential legal hardship. However, it is also important to understand what will actually take place if you die without a will. A person who dies without a will has died...
According to Psychology Today, undue influence occurs when an uneven relationship dynamic exists that places an elderly individual at an increased risk for manipulation to the point where he or she acts against his or her own best interests. Undue influence is a...
Probate is an often misunderstood process. Many people fear it because of the many misconceptions about it. However, probate is a good thing that ensures when you die that things happen according to your wishes. There are many people involved in the process to ensure...
You may have heard of the term ancillary probate. According to LegalZoom, ancillary probate occurs when your loved one dies in one state and they own real estate in another state, for example, Florida. This only applies to real estate. It does not apply to personal...