According to statistics, 54% of Americans don't have a will.
If a loved one passes away without a will or testament, this can make the estate disbursement process quite complicated. Even if your loved one has a will, settling their estate can be an intricate...
Are you in the process of creating a will for your loved ones? Are you unsure if you need a will or how wills and inheritances affect the estate settlement process? Having a will highlights your last dying wishes for your funeral and such, and it also explains...
You grew up in a huge home overlooking the ocean. Your parents held onto that home throughout their life, and now they have passed. The home holds memorabilia dating back to your childhood. You’re busy with your own life and the thought of dealing with the Florida...
You own real estate in Florida, but have you given consideration to what impact the real estate title has on probate and who inherits the property following your death? If you never gave it a thought, you are not alone. A survey by Caring.com found that 78% of...
Law in the current digital age has become a dynamic, rapidly evolving field. This digital age has impacted not only the field of law, but also medicine, politics, education, and law enforcement.
Technology has changed virtually all aspects of daily life. However,...
When planning the future of your estate, it is important to consider the impact of President Biden’s proposed capital gains tax. Many have a general idea how they want their estate divided when they die but are unsure how to accomplish that in the most effective...
According to the Florida Office of the State Courts Administrator, during the 2019-2020 year, the probate docket had a total of 132,284 filings. This includes 57,997 probate cases and 790 cases regarding trusts. When court dockets are busy, the time frame it takes to complete and close a probate case can become extensive due to the judge's docket. With proper estate planning, you may completely avoid probate. We are going to review some of the probate complications that frequently arise during the administration of an estate.
Civil trial law is the practice of law that handles all civil litigation, whether the case occurs at the state or federal level, at an administrative agency, or an ADR. Specifically, civil trials do not involve criminal charges.
A lawyer who specializes...
Are you a litigant considering whether to participate in a private trial to resolve your dispute? While many people are familiar with binding arbitration but that's just one of a handful of options a litigant has to reach a resolution. Under Florida Statutes...
Often abbreviated "POA", a power of attorney is a document used in estate planning to appoint a person or entity to manage your interests. This agent, by right of the POA has the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf regarding matters outlined in...
