Careful estate planning is essential if your spouse is a non-citizen as deductions or tax exemptions can be difficult for them to claim. One way to help a non-citizen spouse claim marital [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In the state of Florida, stepchildren do not have automatic legal rights to inherit assets from their stepparent. If you would like your stepchildren to inherit part of your estate, [...]
If you have been nominated as personal representative in the will of someone who has died, you should hire an attorney to represent you throughout the probate process. Probate cases can become [...]
To minimize your family’s level of distress and conflict after your death, consider writing a letter of instruction to ensure they understand and will honor your desires. This letter is not to [...]
You may have done estate planning to designate who your major assets, such as homes, vehicles, and life insurance policies, will be passed along to but incorporating smaller personal belongings [...]
