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Death of a Beneficiary
When creating a will, the testator (the person who creates the will) names one or more beneficiaries to receive their property upon their death. Beneficiaries are usually assigned with the assumption they will live long enough to obtain the testator’s property;...
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What’s the difference between a will and a revocable trust?
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...
Interesting Issues with Anthony Bourdain’s Estate.
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...
Florida Probate: No Contest Clause In a Florida Will
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....
The Elective Share in Florida Probate: “I Divorce Thee, I Divorce Thee, I Divorce Thee”
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...
Florida Probate: What is Florida’s slayer statute?
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...
Florida Estate Planning: Why should I avoid probate?
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...