One of the most common things we hear from families is: “My loved one had a Will, so we don’t have to go through Probate, right?” Unfortunately, that is one of the biggest misconceptions about Probate. In reality, having a Will does not necessarily avoid Probate. In many cases, a Will actually serves […]
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Losing a loved one is difficult enough without unexpected phone calls from strangers claiming there is money waiting to be claimed. Lately, many families have been receiving calls from companies or “asset recovery vendors” saying that the State of Florida is holding unclaimed funds belonging to a deceased family member. These callers often promise to
Many families do not start thinking about Medicaid Planning until a health crisis happens. A parent falls. A hospital stay turns into rehabilitation. Rehabilitation turns into long-term care. Suddenly, families are trying to make emotional decisions while also facing overwhelming financial concerns. One of the most common things we hear is: “We wish we had
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Many people assume that if they pass away without a Will, the State of Florida will simply “take everything.” Others believe their spouse or children will automatically inherit exactly what they want them to have. The truth is more complicated, and often surprising. If you die without a valid Will in Florida, your estate is
When You Have a Trust, Do You Still Need Probate? Many people create trusts to avoid probate and ensure a smooth transfer of assets after death. However, what many trustees don’t realize is that just because assets are in a trust doesn’t mean you can immediately distribute them without risk. Florida law allows creditors to
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Navigating probate procedures, especially for those with ties to Camp Lejeune, can be complex. That’s where we come in.
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Florida probate and estate planning attorneys help you care for your family by helping you avoid probate.
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Probate is a fancy legal term for the court-supervised process of determining what happens to a person’s property after they pass away.
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Titling assets determines how they pass at your death and whether they may travel through probate.
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Our generation has entered a new age of “digital assets.” We use our computers, websites and software quite often. And with such use comes the need for a “plan” for them after your death.
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