Making Advance Medical Treatment Plans: Part 2 of 3

January 18, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

A Living Will is a written document that allows you to make advance decisions regarding life-sustaining or prolonging medical treatments.... Read More

Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning, Special Needs Planning, Wills and Trusts

Making Advance Medical Treatment Plans: Part 1 of 3

January 16, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

In most states, including Florida, individuals can appoint third parties to make decisions for them if they become mentally incapacitated... Read More

Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning, Special Needs Planning, Wills and Trusts

What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Florida? Part 3 of 3

January 6, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

When you die without a will in Florida, you are subject to the state’s intestacy laws. If you are subject... Read More

Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Florida? Part 1 of 3

January 2, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you die without a validly written will in Florida, your assets are subject to the state’s intestacy laws. An... Read More

Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

Execution of Wills in Florida

December 30, 2011 - Joshua K. Crawford

The Florida Probate Code allows you to create a valid will if you are legally competent. A resident is legally... Read More

Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

Duties of Custodians Who Locate Wills

December 28, 2011 - Joshua K. Crawford

Section 732.901 of the Florida Probate Code codifies the legal requirements for custodians who locate a decedent’s will. This section... Read More

Probate, Wills and Trusts

No Need to Authenticate a Self-Proving Will

December 26, 2011 - Joshua K. Crawford

Section 732.503 of the 2011 Florida Statutes allows residents to create self-proving wills. A self-proving will is one that is... Read More

Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

No Reciprocity for Holographic and Nuncupative Wills in Florida

December 23, 2011 - Andrew Smith

A handwritten or holographic will may not be valid in Florida if created in another state. Holographic wills in most... Read More

Estate Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts

Your Out-of-State Will May be Invalid in Florida

December 21, 2011 - Andrew Smith

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?

December 19, 2011 - Andrew Smith

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 2 of 3

December 14, 2011 - Andrew Smith

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

December 12, 2011 - Andrew Smith

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