November 5, 2015

Homestead Protection Against Creditors for Your Principal Residence

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

Probate: Formal Administration or Summary Administration

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

Assets: What Assets Do NOT Go Through Probate? (Part 3)

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

The Basics of Asset Protection

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

Assets: What Assets Do NOT Go Through Probate? (Part 2)

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

Assets: What Assets Go Through Probate? (Part 1)

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

Avoiding Ancillary Probate

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

A Florida Probate Primer

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

Considering a Do-It-Yourself Will?

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 […]
January 25, 2015

Time to Update Your Estate Planning

With the new year finally here and the busy holiday season behind us, it is time to insure that you take care of your estate planning […]
August 28, 2014

Transferring Assets to Spouse

In the event that one spouse is facing a possible lawsuit, a means of protecting that person’s assets from the reach of creditors is to transfer […]
July 25, 2014

Using Online Legal Forms

Clients visit our office to discuss the prospect of having a Will drafted. Often the topic of the many online services arises, and clients want to […]