Legal Articles, Wills & Probate
Who can serve as Personal Representative in Florida?
Who can serve as Personal Representative in Florida?
Estate Planning Tips
Estate Planning Tips
Beneficiaries Need to be Placed on Accounts
Lady Bird Deeds
Revocable Trusts
What is a "Lady Bird Deed"?
Lady Bird Deeds also known as Enhanced Life Estate Deeds can be used in Florida to avoid probate.
Passing without an Estate Plan
If you die without a will or a revocable living trust, your assets will pass to close family members in a manner that the Minnesota legislature has determined. However, there are some assets that will pass by beneficiary designations too. In effect, you have multiple estate plans in place.
Living Wills and Advanced Health Care Directives: An Overview
A blog post about living wills and other health care directives.
Four Vital Items to Cover in Preparing a Will
For many families, a relative dying without a will causes significant strife, since a will names the legal guardians of the person's children - The last thing you want to have if you die is a fight over who's going to raise your children or how you wanted your money distributed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Probate in Florida
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions by people looking for help with the probate process.