You just found out what the will says, and it does not match what your loved one told you, or what you believed your loved one truly wanted. Maybe a sibling received everything, and you received nothing. Maybe a will appeared that nobody knew existed, signed just weeks before your loved one passed. Maybe you […]
You always suspected something was wrong. Maybe a family member suddenly cut everyone else out near the end of your loved one’s life. Maybe someone moved in, took over the finances, and made themselves impossible to reach. Maybe the will that showed up after the funeral looks nothing like the wishes your loved […]
An “estate plan” can look complete on paper and still unravel upon the death of a loved one. For this reason, working with an experienced estate planning attorney can help ensure that your plan will make things as clear and easy as possible for your loved ones, and provide you with the confidence that your […]
Wills and trusts are two of the most common estate planning tools. When people consider using a will versus a trust in Florida, they usually want a practical answer as to which is best for them. However, what works best for you depends on your goals, the types of assets you own, and the level of structure […]
Funding a living trust in Florida is what makes it legally effective. If assets are not properly titled in the trust’s name, they may still go through probate—defeating the purpose of your estate plan. This Florida trust funding checklist explains how to fund a trust correctly and avoid common mistakes.