Jacksonville, FL Family Law Blog

15 Oct, 2022

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Florida?

Juris Digital2023-06-28T06:31:52-04:00October 15th, 2022|Divorce|

Relationship breakups have a wide range of foreseeable and unforeseeable consequences for couples, their families, and their children. However, despite these consequences, divorce might be your best and only option. Although the cost of a divorce in Florida should not be the primary concern in deciding to separate, it is an essential question for many people embarking on this path.

Historically, statisticians estimated that […]

18 Sep, 2022

How Does a Guardianship for Minors Work?

Rebeccah2024-01-11T22:18:35-05:00September 18th, 2022|Guardianship, Uncategorized|

Guardianships are necessary when a person cannot make decisions for themselves. You can establish guardianship over an adult with physical or mental disabilities, and you can establish guardianship of a minor. Guardianships can be pre-planned as part of a person’s will, or they can arise out of necessity if an unexpected circumstance occurs. In this blog, we explain the process for initiating […]

15 Sep, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Payable on Death and Transfer on Death?

Rebeccah2022-09-19T09:26:03-04:00September 15th, 2022|Estate Planning, Uncategorized|

An important part of estate planning involves strategically rearranging assets, so your loved ones can avoid probate. One way to do this is to include payable on death or transfer on death designations on certain assets. In this blog, we explain the difference between payable on death and transfer on death and […]

25 Aug, 2022

Why and How to Avoid Probate in Florida

Rebeccah2024-04-29T07:00:28-04:00August 25th, 2022|Probate, Uncategorized|

The probate process, although necessary in some situations, adds to the cost and the time it takes to administer an estate. However, through effective probate avoidance strategies, individuals can reduce the amount of probate assets in their estate. If you are looking for ways to avoid probate, a Florida probate attorney at Beller Law, PL, can help. We can explain […]

15 Aug, 2022

What Makes a Will or Trust Invalid?

Rebeccah2024-04-29T06:58:42-04:00August 15th, 2022|Uncategorized, Wills and Trust|

Wills and trusts are essential estate planning documents. The terms of a will or trust can tremendously impact how a court handles someone’s estate after death. With good reason, state law imposes strict requirements that all valid trusts and wills must meet. If a document doesn’t meet one of the required criteria, the court will not give it any legal […]