by Patrick Quarles | Jul 18, 2018 | Estate Planning, Formal Administration, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation
When a personality as popular and professionally successful as Anthony Bourdain passes, I initially think of how humanity is likely a little worse off without that person around. Shortly thereafter, I usually think “geez, I hope they had a good plan. The fight could...
by Patrick Quarles | Jul 11, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation
One of the most interesting things about estate planning that people often forget is that you can say whatever you want in your will. It can be the ultimate last word. A separate question is what effect, if any, your words may have on the disposition of your estate....
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...
by Emina | Jun 7, 2018 | Estate Planning
So, you may be thinking of creating a trust. You may or may not know, but many different types of trusts exist. Revocable, Irrevocable, Asset Protection, Gun, Qualified Income, the list goes on and on. I know, it sounds overwhelming. Before I ever worked in a law...
by Patrick Quarles | Jun 5, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation
You’ve probably heard the word “heir” frequently. Whether it’s the “heir to the Hilton fortune” or what role the “heir apparent” would have in the recent royal wedding. The word often accompanied by modifiers to precisely describe what type of heir. In this post, we...
