by Patrick Quarles | Feb 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
One question we get often is “I got this joinder, waiver, and consent- should I sign it?” Like many other questions we receive there is not a one size fits all answer. The answer will depend on a number of factors. These often include the relationships of the...
by Patrick Quarles | Sep 19, 2019 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
In June, the Governor of Florida signed Florida House Bill 409 into legislation. This bill authorizes the use of electronic wills and will take effect January 1, 2020. An electronic will is a will that is executed online via remote notaries and video technology. This...
by Patrick Quarles | Sep 16, 2019 | Civil Litigation, Homeowner's Association, Uncategorized
In Florida, many homes are located in communities controlled by homeowners’ associations “HOAs”. While HOAs offer many benefits to its residents, many owners, especially those who have never lived in an HOA before, are surprised by how HOAs are governed. Florida HOAs...
by Patrick Quarles | Sep 9, 2019 | Estate Planning, Formal Administration, Probate Administration, Summary Administration
If you’ve recently lost a loved one, and determined that you must probate their estate, you will have to gather the details of their familial relationships. Recently there has been a shift in how courts proceed in administration of intestate probate estates. Where...
by Patrick Quarles | Feb 8, 2019 | Current Events, Estate Planning, Probate Administration
The nature of practicing in estate planning and probate means spending time around people who are often of advanced age. One of the most common phrases we hear is “I really need to take care of my will” (usually followed by not taking care of their will). Current...
