Question: Where can I find trusted, general information on the probate process in Florida? Answer: One obvious source of information on probate law topics in Florida is on the Bach & [...]
Question: How do I talk to my family about my estate plan? We’ll all be together this year for the holidays and I thought now would be a good time. Answer: Talking to your family and [...]
Question: I was appointed personal representative of an estate and I saw in the will that the lawyer who drafted it wrote himself in as a beneficiary of the estate. That seems inappropriate. [...]
Question: I read on the internet that I could handwrite my own will without having the formality of witnesses and that the will would be valid for probate. Is that true? Answer: While you [...]
Question: I am the personal representative of an estate located outside of Florida. The deceased died in Florida in an auto accident. However, the deceased did not reside there or own any [...]
Question: My husband recently died. He was very tech savvy and handled all of our finances online. If the court appoints me personal representative, how am I going to find all his financial [...]
Question: If I receive a federal income tax refund, could the income from the refund disqualify me for Medicaid? Answer: No, the income you receive from a federal income tax refund, even if [...]
Question: I am the personal representative for someone who died out of state and is not a Florida resident. However, the deceased owned land in Sarasota County. Do I need to open an ancillary [...]
Question: Before my father passed away, he told me he had appointed me personal representative of his estate. I know I need to initiate a probate proceeding to administer his estate, but I [...]
Coverage through the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) ends December 31, 2013. PCIP will not pay for any medical services after December 31, 2013. You must enroll for new [...]
