How long does probate take?
We get asked this question all the time. The answer is complex. Every situation is different. Under Florida probate rules,...
Corporate Trustees
If you are naming a corporate Trustee as successor Trustee of your revocable trust, there are a few things to...
Probate Assets
Common scenario: "No one wants Grandpa's watch, car, or golf clubs. Can't we just give them away or sell them?"...
What is a Living Will?
A living will is a document in which you decide and direct the circumstances under which physicians can administer life-prolonging...
Understanding your Title Policy
Title policies are often overlooked by purchasers in real estate transactions. It is important that you understand your title policy....
Remember your Gift Tax Returns
If you have made considerable gifts to individuals, be sure to remember to file your gift tax returns. The IRS...
The “simple” will
Clients will often come to their attorneys with a "simple" request. "I just need a simple will." However, that is...
Trustees and Real Estate Transactions
One power a trustee may have is to buy, sell, lease or convey trust property. As such, trustees are often...
Preparing for 2022
Many proposed changes are on the proverbial table, with an undetermined date of enactment, that may affect your current estate...
Am I a Florida Resident?
Do you know how to answer this question? If not, you need to find out! Many factors can determine domicile...