How to Prevent Your Business from Going Through ProbateLosing a loved one is never an easy experience, especially when that loved one was a small business owner. When the owner of a small business passes away, the business can potentially go through probate, a legal process that can take months, sometimes…Read More
Estate Planning 101: Do I Need To Create a Trust?When it comes to estate planning, deciding whether or not you need to create a trust is an important consideration. Trusts can be used for a variety of different purposes, from avoiding probate and reducing taxes to providing asset protection and ensuring that…Read More
How Creditors Get Paid in a Florida Probate | Everything You Need to KnowWhen someone passes away in Florida, their estate will go through probate to settle their debts and distribute assets to their beneficiaries. As part of this process, creditors may file claims for payment from the estate. But how are these creditors prioritized and…Read More
Important Steps to Take Before Hiring a Probate AttorneyThe time following the loss of a loved one can be full of emotions. It can be confusing, hard, and tiring. Many don’t even think of steps that should be taken to make sure their affairs are in order before passing, This can…Read More
What Happens When a Beneficiary Dies Before Probate Ends?When dealing with the loss of a loved one, it is hard to think of the possibility of another life following shortly after. The probate process can be stressful and confusing enough, but what happens if a beneficiary dies before the probate ends.…Read More
How Financial Trends Can Affect Estate PlanningWhen we hear the words “financial trends” we tend to think of how it can affect the stock market or our investment portfolios. Most people are not thinking about how it can affect their estate plan. If fact, most people are not thinking…Read More
Appointing a Curator vs a Personal RepresentativeWhat is the difference between a curator and a personal representative? It is important to understand each of these roles and how they affect a probate case. In Florida, there are cases where probate is required for certain assets, but a personal representative…Read More
Four Types of Liens that Can Be Placed on Your HomeIf you do not pay a debt according to the contract or guidelines, a lien can be placed onto your home or property that would complicate the future sale of your property until it is resolved or paid off. There are four primary…Read More
Eight Top Myths About Wills, Trusts, and ProbateIf you ask most people, they will probably agree that they don’t know a lot about wills, trusts, or probate? Typically these are NOT trending topics on google, in the news or discussions at the dinner table. Each of these documents is important…Read More
