November 5, 2015
Florida has some of the best homestead protections in the nation. Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution exempts homestead property from levy and execution […]
October 26, 2015
When a loved one passes, starting the probate process can seem like a daunting task. You may hear the terms “formal administration” or “summary administration” and […]
October 20, 2015
In this final segment of my three part overview of what assets do not go through probate, I will discuss Trust Assets. Trust Assets: Assets that […]
October 7, 2015
Asset protection, in essence, is organizing your property in a manner that protects it from a potential lawsuit. Business entities such as corporations and limited partnerships, […]
October 6, 2015
In this segment of my three part overview of what assets do not pass through probate, I will discuss the second broad category of assets that […]
September 22, 2015
It is important to understand that not all assets go through probate. Generally, jointly owned assets, assets that have a beneficiary designation, and assets placed in […]
September 8, 2015
What happens if you own real estate in a state in which you do not live? If you own a second home, rental property, or any […]
August 27, 2015
Many people think they can avoid the probate of an estate if their deceased loved one had a Last Will and Testament. This is a common […]
August 13, 2015
When clients visit our office to discuss the prospect of having a will drafted, the topic of online legal services often arise. Clients want to know […]