In Florida, as in many states, certain assets belonging to a deceased person pass outside of probate. A few examples are life insurance, annuities, IRA's and 401K's. What each of these have in common is that the owner can designate a beneficiary so that upon the...
Get Out Ahead Of Your Issue
— Call Us Today
Planning. Preparation. And Acting With Purposeful Intent.
Month: May 2018
There’s nothing “Pro” about Procrastination.
As an estate planning lawyer, I protect clients by preparing documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills. These documents play a vital role in protecting individuals and their families in the event of illness, injury, incapacity, and death....
Voluntarily Filing Probate to Resolve Creditor Claims
With effective estate planning, probate in Florida can almost always be avoided. This can be accomplished by establishing a Living Trust (also referred to as a "Revocable Trust") and transferring assets into the Trust before death. Avoiding probate may also be...
