by John Richert | Mar 3, 2019 | Estate Planning
When we are helping clients design their Florida estate plan, one of the most common questions that we receive is whether the person should include specific items of tangible personal property in the will itself. Usually, our recommendation is that items of high...
by John Richert | Jan 11, 2019 | Probate Administration
One of the problems that occurs in a Florida probate case is that the decedent (person who passed away) had a safe deposit box. Sometimes, the decedent stored his or her will in the safe deposit box. Other times, the personal representative in the probate needs to...
by John Richert | Jan 1, 2019 | Medicaid Planning
One of the concerns we have as our family members age is how a family member will be able to pay for nursing home care if he or she needs it. Depending on the source, in 2018 the average cost of nursing home care in Florida is approximately $9,171.00 per month. Many...
by John Richert | Dec 21, 2018 | Probate Administration
The spousal elective share in Florida can be a confusing issue in a Florida probate case. Adding to the complexity is the rare occurrence of elective share issues in Florida probate cases. Typically in a situation where the decedent (the person who died) leaves a...
by John Richert | Dec 12, 2018 | Probate Administration
When a loved one’s estate is involved in a Florida probate administration, you may be curious about what will happen to your loved one’s home after he or she passed away. If the home was only titled in the decedent’s (the person who passed away) name, then the...
