Florida Next of Kin Law: Understanding Your Inheritance Rights
Introduction Florida Next of Kin Law outlines the process for determining who is legally entitled to inherit property or assets from a deceased individual who did not have a will.…
How Long Do You Have to File Probate After Death in Florida? A Legal Expert’s Guide
introduction The probate process is the legal procedure for distributing a deceased person's assets to their beneficiaries. The process typically involves verifying the validity of the deceased person's will, if…
What Assets are Exempt from Probate in Florida: A Comprehensive Guide
I. Introduction Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person's estate and distributing their assets to their beneficiaries. Knowing what assets are exempt from probate can help individuals…
SAFEKEEPING YOUR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT – FLORIDA LAW
Just because you wrote a Will doesn’t mean your wishes will be followed. Many people are aware that if you have not drafted a Will, the chances your estate will…
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WILLS AND TRUSTS UNDER FLORIDA LAW
Often we will speak with Clients about their estate planning needs and discover that there are major misconceptions about what is necessary. When it comes to estate planning, there are…
FLORIDA PARTITIONS: CASE LAW UPDATE – MORRISON V. SMOLARICK
The case of Morrison v. Smolarick, No. 2D20-2693, is a decision made by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District in 2022. It deals with the issue of…
HOW TO CHALLENGE OR CONTEST A TRUST IN FLORIDA
Florida trust litigation refers to legal disputes that arise involving trusts in the state of Florida. These disputes can include issues such as trust interpretation, breach of trust, and removal…
HOW TO REMOVE PERSONS FROM YOUR PROPERTY UNDER FLORIDA LAW: POSSESSION ACTIONS
Florida law has various tools to remove folks improperly in possession of Property. The basic tools include the following options under Florida Law: (1) Ejectment (2) Wrongful Detainer (3) Eviction.…
SELECTING THE CORRECT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR A FLORIDA ESTATE
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: As you begin to plan your estate and consider who you would like to serve as your personal representative, it's important to choose someone who is reliable, trustworthy,…
ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS IN FLORIDA PARTITION ACTIONS
What is a Partition in Florida? In Florida, partition is a legal process by which co-owners of a property can divide it into separate shares or interests. This may be…