No Reciprocity for Holographic and Nuncupative Wills in Florida
A handwritten or holographic will may not be valid in Florida if created in another state. Holographic wills in most... Read More
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Your Out-of-State Will May be Invalid in Florida
State laws govern the probate procedures for residents in their states. In Florida, the Florida Probate Code is Chapters 731... Read More
Estate Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts How do Florida Courts Treat Wills Created in Other States?
According to the Florida Probate Code, to create a valid will in Florida, you must comply with the witness and... Read More
Estate Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts An Overview of Florida’s Probate Procedures: Part 3 of 3
Probate property includes many types of real and personal property that you owned individually. For example, if you owned a... Read More
Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children, Probate An Overview of Florida’s Probate Procedures: Part 2 of 3
Personal representatives and executors have serious legal responsibilities to pay creditors, gather assets, pay federal and any state taxes, distribute... Read More
Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts An Overview of Florida’s Probate Procedures: Part 1 of 3
If you die with a written will in Florida, you die testate, and your will dictates who inherits your property.... Read More
Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts What Is a Personal Representative?
When you die someone has to ensure that your wishes are followed during the probate process. Depending on the state... Read More
Probate Ways to Avoid Probate Nightmares Part 2
Here are six suggested will substitutions to consider in order to avoid probate nightmares: Annuities: Death benefit annuities are accounts... Read More
Probate Ways to Avoid Probate Nightmares Part 1
In most cases, people expect to live comfortable off their retirement while expecting to leave portions of what is left... Read More
Probate Does your Form of Property Ownership Avoid Probate?
One of the goals many have for estate planning is avoiding probate, the legal process that ‘settles’ the estate of... Read More
Probate How to Avoid Probate And Optimize the Value of Your Estate
If you’ve ever been to court, you know that it can be a daunting experience. In court, only certain things... Read More
Estate Planning, Probate Avoiding Probate Due to Joint Tenancy
Going through the probate process can be very frustrating for the loved ones you leave behind after your death. Although... Read More
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