Developing a comprehensive estate plan comes with a significant amount of stress, worry and complexity. Individuals can be overwhelmed by the process and intimidated by the decisions facing them. When determining the distribution of assets and finances, however, there...
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Exploring the different types of trusts in an estate plan
It is not uncommon for individuals to feel intimidated by the scope of an estate plan. While developing a comprehensive estate plan can be a complex undertaking, the flexibility allows people to determine the distribution of their assets and prevent unnecessary...
What an executor needs to do when someone dies
If you get appointed as an executor in Florida, you will have many responsibilities once the individual dies. There’s a lot that you need to do in order to make sure that their estate gets handled properly. These are some of the things that an executor needs to take...
Appointing an estate administrator
When you prepare your last will and testament, you will normally name someone to serve as the executor of your estate. However, if you are a Florida resident and fail to do so, or if you die intestate, the probate court will appoint someone to administer your estate....
“Uncontested” Divorce in Florida—What Does it Mean?
In our law practice, we often hear people contact us saying they need a divorce but that it will be “uncontested.” Sometimes they are correct in saying this but in other cases, they don’t really understand what an uncontested divorce means. The meaning is broader than...
Probate: When is it necessary?
Residents of Tampa and other areas of Florida may want to learn more about what situations make probate necessary. Laws vary from state to state, but Florida has a streamlined process for estates under $75,000. Estate planning is easier with a knowledge of the...
Parental Responsibility in a Florida Divorce
We often hear parents who are seeking a divorce use the term “child custody.” The fact of the matter is that the term custody is no longer used in Florida dissolution of marriage proceedings. Instead, the terms “parental responsibility” and “time-sharing” cover what...
