Understanding Florida’s Simultaneous Death Law
Understanding Florida’s Simultaneous Death Law Hurricane Ian Reminds Florida Families that Nothing is Certain On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian hit the Florida coast as a Category 4 hurricane, bringing with it 150 mph winds and 12 to 18 feet of storm surge. Sadly, more than 100 people died because of the storm, including more […]
Celebrity Estate Lessons – Solon
Wills have existed from time immemorial, but have you ever wondered who was the first person to have the bright idea to write down what they want done with their stuff? Well put on your shendyt, brush up on your hieroglyphics, and join me on a trip to ancient Egypt. The earliest Will was discovered […]
Celebrity Estate Lessons – Charles Vance Millar
News Flash: Millionaires can be eccentric. Such was Charles Vance Millar, who loved a practical joke, and didn’t let death stop him from enjoying them. Clauses included leaving a vacation home in Jamaica to three men who hated each other as long as they lived there together. But the most well known clause was the […]
Celebrity Estate Lessons – Martin Luther King, Jr.
You have a trust and now you need someone to run it after you’re gone. Think carefully and choose someone you can trust to fulfill your wishes. Even people that seem like a great choice can change over time. Take the trust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as an example. Dr. Martin Luther King’s […]
Celebrity Estate Lessons – Tupac Shakur
When Tupac Shakur died in 1996, he didn’t have a Will. Since he was a California resident at the time, both of his parents had a claim to his estate, even though his father had never been a part of his life, having famously paid only $820, a bag of peanuts, and a movie ticket […]
Homestead and Elective Share if Your Spouse Dies First
Enforcing Your Spousal Elective Share It is generally assumed that when one spouse dies, the widow or widower would inherit the couple’s shared assets and would support the rest of the family. While this is often the case, every family is different and sometimes a person’s Will leaves a widowed spouse without the means to […]
What Goes Into an Estate Plan?
Estate Planning Should Always be Personal Nearly everyone needs an estate plan. If you have a child, a pet, or a home, you probably should not rely on the default rules set out in the Florida probate code to handle your affairs after you pass away or how you will be treated in your final […]
The Importance of Keeping your Estate Plan Up-to-Date
Your estate plan has one purpose: to make sure your welfare and your affairs are handled according to your wishes once you can no longer make decisions for yourself. But estate planning should not be a one-time occurrence. Your estate plan should change over time to reflect your current assets, affairs, and expectations. If you […]
What is the Tangible Personal Property List in Your Will
You have likely heard stories about families gathered around the dinner table, fighting over who will take Grandma’s china or Grandpa’s pipe collection. While tangible personal property isn’t usually the most valuable part of a person’s estate, it can be the most sentimental. Including a tangible personal property list with your Will can help resolve […]
What is a Notice of Administration?
When a loved one has died, it may not be the easiest time for you to receive a notice from the Florida probate court. You and your family may still be grieving, or struggling to adjust to life without a provider or companion. However, it is important that you know what to do when you […]