Posts in Estate Planning

Aug 14 Florida Law as it Relates to Beneficiary Estate Planning Contests

Navigating No-Contest Provisions in Wills and Trusts Trust contests and will contests are not only expensive and time-consuming ...

Mar 13 What Is a Lady Bird Deed in Florida Estate Planning?

A ladybird deed, also known as an enhanced life estate deed, is an important estate planning tool that can have several ...

Jan 03 Who Can Be a Personal Representative in Florida?

The first part of the Florida probate process involves the appointment of a representative to administer the estate of the ...

Oct 30 The Benefits & Dangers of Mutual Will Agreements

As an estate planning attorney , I consult with many couples who seek to draft estate plans together to provide for their ...

May 09 Heath Ledger & the Problem of the Pretermitted Child

This weekend, I found myself watching the movie “The Dark Knight”. I love all of the Batman movies, but there is a special place ...

Feb 18 What happens if I can’t locate an heir to an estate?

In my practice, there have been an increasing number of cases where a personal representative cannot locate a family member or ...