Probate disputes can become time consuming and expensive processes which is why many prefer to settle outside of court through arbitration or mediation as alternatives to a full court [...]
If for financial or tax reasons you do not wish to receive an asset for which you are a beneficiary, you can use a qualified disclaimer to pass this asset instead to other listed beneficiaries. [...]
Fighting over an inheritance can both cause significant family tension and a reduction in the inheritance heirs will receive due to legal fees. To avoid this situation, you must set up a very [...]
Unfortunately, many people’s identities are stolen after they die. This obviously creates much trouble and confusion for family members attempting to honor the wishes of their deceased loved one [...]
Undue influence often involves a family member or friend coercing someone to add or remove beneficiaries from their estate planning documents in the last months of life or when their mental [...]
Out of several circumstances under which a will could be contested in Florida, the simplest is the will was not drafted using the proper formalities. For example, if a will is not witnessed as [...]
Use this digital asset inventory template to keep track of all of your important usernames and passwords for your digital fiduciary or personal representative. You should designate who you [...]
To ensure that your digital assets are protected and dealt with as you desire after death, be sure to compile all usernames and passwords for online subscriptions and accounts in a secure [...]
Digital assets such as online bill pay accounts, online investment management accounts, personal records, digital movies, books, games, airline rewards points, and photos must be accounted for in [...]
Certain assets by their very nature can avoid probate. Probate is not necessary to transfer certain jointly owned non-probate assets because these assets pass by operation of law. In Florida, [...]
