A will is a document that determines who receives a decedent’s property when they pass away. Florida law requires that a will must be signed by the testator (the person writing the will) and two witnesses to be enforceable. The testator must either sign in...
Florida is a very well established vacation locale. Many people own property in Florida without being residents of the state. Because of its year round warmth, Florida has part-time residents that we colloquially refer to as "snowbirds". Furthermore, many people that move to Florida may...
The venue of a probate case is controlled by Florida Statute section 733.101. If a decedent was a Florida resident, their probate case must be filed in the county where they lived when they were alive. For an out of state resident, a probate case can...
Any asset owned by a decedent is subject to probate in Florida. The exception to this rule is property that had a named beneficiary or rights of survivorship. Examples of property that may have a named beneficiary would be a life insurance payout, a retirement...
Probate, also referred to “estate administration,” is a court process that transfers assets owned by a deceased person to living people. When someone dies in Florida the property they own is passed to their family or, if they have a will, to the beneficiaries named...
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If you get sick tomorrow, and are unable to make your own medical decisions, would you want a stranger making those decisions for you? Do you have a specific person you would like to designate as being in charge of your care? How do you...
Do you have enough property insurance coverage? In the event of a total loss, the insurance company will pay out the replacement value of the property. What happens if you don't have sufficient coverage? The replacement value check will be less than the actual replacement...
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Do you have minor children? Who would take care of them if catastrophe struck tomorrow? Did you know that godparents do not automatically have guardianship rights? You can designate a guardian for your children, in advance, by including a provision in your will. SCHEDULE YOUR ESTATE...