The Florida Bar has released consumer information on Florida Probate where they describe many of the issues related to Probate in Florida. They discuss the following: 1. WHAT IS PROBATE? 2. WHAT ARE PROBATE ASSETS? 3. WHY IS PROBATE NECESSARY? 4. WHAT IS A WILL? 5. WHAT HAPPENS TO PROBATE…
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Do it yourself Estate Planning: Bad News Part 3
A Florida Probate Lawyer Long Duong is reporting a mistake a client of his made with a modification to a Florida Will. The document was not properly executed and it was held to be invalid. This mistake cost the intended beneficiaries over $75,000. Some other examples of Do it your…
Common Law Marriage and Estate Planning
As a Jacksonville Estate Planning Lawyer, I learned that Florida did not recognize common law marriages. About a week ago, the founding partner of Wood Atter, came into my office and asked me about an estate plan involving a couple that were married under the common law many years ago.…
Florida Enhanced Life Estate Deed
A Florida Enhanced Life Estate Deed (sometimes called “The Lady-Bird Deed”) is a tool used by Florida Estate Planning Attorneys, Florida Elder Law Attorneys, and other by Florida Lawyers to preserve the homestead for the benefit of the family. Upon the death of the homeowner’s the property will pass to…