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Florida Statute §627.455 states: Every insurance contract shall provide that the policy shall be incontestable after it has been in force during the lifetime of the insured for a period of 2 [...]

If the decedent has died “intestate” (without a Will), first-priority goes to the surviving spouse in the appointment of a personal representative. If the spouse is not qualified to serve as [...]

No, in Florida a Will cannot be challenged while the testator is still alive. The Florida Probate Code states clearly: “An action to contest the validity of all or part of a will or the [...]

A tortious interference with a testamentary expectancy is a wrongful act (also known as a “tort”) which causes economic harm to another person. In the context of an estate, the tort occurs when [...]

While it may not always be necessary to create entirely new estate documents when moving between states, it is always a good idea to review your estate documents with an attorney of the state in [...]

There are many reasons why a guardian could be removed. The Florida Guardianship Law states the grounds for removal explicitly. Listed below are some of the reasons: -Fraud in obtaining his/her [...]

While obtaining a Last Will and Testament may be the impetus for starting the estate planning process, there are several other testamentary documents which can make end-of-life decision-making [...]

A disabled adult child, or “DAC,” is an individual 18 years or older with a disability that began before they reached age 22. Such an individual is considered a disabled adult child because the [...]

Remarriage may add complexity to the estate planning process, especially when there are children from a previous marriage. All testamentary and end-of-life planning documents should be reviewed [...]

The appointment of a guardian advocate is a less intrusive alternative to a full guardianship. As defined by the Florida Statutes, a guardian advocate may be appointed “…for a person with [...]