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Ancillary probate is required when a decedent was the sole owner of property in a different state from where they lived at the time of death.  If the decedent had probate assets in their home [...]

In Florida, a personal representative is appointed to administer a person’s estate after their death.  Many other states call this agent an “executor.”  The personal representative is responsible [...]

A Durable Power of Attorney, unlike a limited power of attorney or non-durable power of attorney, may remain in effect after incapacitation.  This can be an important document to have in place if [...]

A probate estate can be reopened is it is found that the probate was not settled as the decedent desired.  For example, if the estate’s personal representative is found to have made purposeful [...]

Medicare has changed their coverage of Speech Generating Devices which affects many people’s access to devices they rely on to communicate.  In April of 2014, Medicare changed their [...]

While everyone needs individualized legal advice on what language their estate planning documents should contain, the following are some of the most common and important clauses which should be [...]

The True Link Prepaid Visa Card is a better way for professionals such as guardians, fiduciaries, and trustees to manage and protect their clients’ finances. With the True Link Card you can [...]

In Florida, trusts can contain provisions which describe situations in which a trustee should be removed and procedures for doing so.  An example of a procedure that could be laid out to remove a [...]

Holographic wills, or wills which are handwritten and signed by the Testator without any witnesses, are considered invalid by the state of Florida.  Florida law states that at least two witnesses [...]