by John Richert | Jul 20, 2018 | Estate Planning
One of the questions that we often receive from potential clients is “What is the difference between a will and a revocable trust?” Sometimes people see information online that states they should have a trust, but doesn’t really go into the specifics of the...
by John Richert | Jul 6, 2018 | Probate Administration
In Florida, getting a divorce is not as easy as simply saying “I divorce thee; I divorce thee; I divorce thee.” Similarly, disinheriting your spouse is not as easy as simply writing them out of your will. Although it is widely accepted than an individual has the...
by John Richert | Jul 3, 2018 | Probate Administration, Probate Litigation
The Florida slayer statute prevents a person whose actions resulted in the death of another person from receiving any assets from the victim’s estate. This means if a person murders another person, the murderer is not entitled to receive any property under the...
by John Richert | Jun 26, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate Administration
Most of the work by Florida estate planning attorneys is guiding and assisting clients avoid having their assets go through a Florida probate administration. Sometimes, depending on what needs to be done, the cost of arranging your assets and drafting the required...
by John Richert | Jun 11, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate Administration
If you are like millions of other Americans, the likelihood that you have a pet is substantial. Although generally considered part of the family, legally pets are considered “property,” and can be accounted for during estate planning. Since pets are considered...
