by John Richert | Mar 8, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate Litigation, Uncategorized
Why should I hire an attorney to draft my will or trust? I can easily just buy one of these estate planning documents online for a fraction of the cost of an attorney. However, there is a major reason why you want to have an attorney draft your estate planning...
by Patrick Quarles | Mar 5, 2021 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Do you have a will with terms that are outdated or no longer align with your wishes? If so, you always have the option to make changes to your will. People may choose to change or update their will at any time for whatever reason. If you have a will with terms that...
by Patrick Quarles | Feb 26, 2021 | Medicaid Planning, Uncategorized
A qualified income trust (QIT) is a Medicaid planning technique used often by Medicaid recipients. A QIT allows one to still qualify for Medicaid if their monthly income exceeds the limit set by Medicaid. Not every state recognizes QITs, but Florida does. As of...
by Patrick Quarles | Feb 22, 2021 | Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Uncategorized
Did you know there is a way to provide funds for someone who is disabled or ill without reducing their eligibility for Medicaid or other government disability benefits? This can be done by setting up a special needs trust. All assets placed into a special needs trust...
by Patrick Quarles | Feb 4, 2021 | Formal Administration, Probate Administration, Summary Administration, Uncategorized
Proving a will by Petition to Appoint Commission Before a will can be admitted to probate for administration, it must first be proven for its validity according to the terms in Florida Statute §733.201. Most often, a will is either self proving or can be proven by the...
by John Richert | Apr 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
The probate process, particularly formal probate administration, in Florida may be more costly than many people realize. We have previously detailed typical costs for both formal and summary probate administration here. However, this post will specifically focus on...
