Monthly Archives: November 2024
Maybe Revocable Trusts Are Overrated
Writing a will is a good first step toward building an estate plan. It can bring you a sense of relief, since you have cleared up ambiguities about how you want the probate court to distribute your property, but it does not make you feel financially well off. Typing your will in a Word… Read More »
How Does Probate Work If The Decedent Was Not A Legal Resident Of Florida?
If you moved to Florida late in life, you are in good company. A common topic of conversation in Florida is how rare it is to meet a native Floridian above the age of 30. Some people settle in Florida during their working years, while others choose it as a retirement destination, and then… Read More »
A Probate Lawyer’s Perspective On Spousal Estrangement
A will is not valid unless the testator signs it in the presence of two witnesses, but the witnesses do not have to be beneficiaries of the will, and they do not even have to read it carefully. Some people keep their silence about the contents of their wills. This strategy can keep the… Read More »
Do Children That The Decedent Placed For Adoption Decades Ago Have Inheritance Rights?
Family relationships are rarely simple. Some stepparents are among their stepchildren’s closest confidantes; in some cases, when a remarried person dies, the decedent’s surviving spouse and the decedent’s children from a previous marriage will unofficially share the responsibilities of probate, even though the will only lists one of them as personal representative of the… Read More »