In Florida, a Revocable or Living Trust is a commonly used estate planning tool. This type of Trust allows assets held within the Trust to pass without probate. Such a Trust also allows assets to be held in the Trust and distributed to beneficiaries over time. In...
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Month: September 2020
How Often Should You Have Your Estate Plan Reviewed By An Attorney?
“How often should I come back to see you for a review of my estate planning documents?” This is a question which clients frequently ask us in our estate practice. In order to answer this question, first we should state that there is no one answer that “fits all.” As...
Liability for dog bites that occur on private property
Dogs can be great household pets, but not all dogs are given the love and care that they need to be safe companions. Throughout Florida, individuals of all ages suffer injuries when they are attacked by dangerous and violent dogs. Often, the location of a dog attack...
Must the Trustee of a Florida Trust be a Resident of Florida or be Related by Blood or Marriage?
In our firm’s estate planning practice, we commonly help clients set up a “Living Trust” (also called a “Revocable Trust” or a “Revocable Living Trust”). In this blog, we will simply call it a “Trust.” Establishing a Trust has many benefits, including avoiding probate...
What Can Go Wrong During Estate Administration?
Going through the administration process of a loved one’s estate can be a confusing and difficult process. You may not be aware of all the potential issues and complications that can come with the probate and estate administration process. Estate administration has...
Appointment of an Emergency Temporary Guardian in Florida
When an incapacitated person in Florida needs a guardian, an interested person, such as a family member, may petition the probate/guardianship court for a determination of incapacity and for appointment of a guardian. Once these pleadings are filed with the court, the...