The structure of a loved one’s estate plan can substantially affect the way their assets are transferred after their death – and to whom. Beneficiary designations on everything from bank accounts to retirement portfolios can remove property from… Read More

The death of a loved one can strain relations with family members. When that loved one’s estate plan changed in their final years, or excludes close family members, it could raise concerns that the Will is invalid. Here are 5 reasons you may need t… Read More

When a would-be heir challenges the validity of a Will claiming that it was signed under undue influence, it is up to that heir to prove the person benefiting from the new estate plan engaged in “active procurement” of the Will. What that means,… Read More

You may have seen the Latin term “lis pendens” while scrolling through real estate listings or at an open house or real estate auction. Understanding what it is, and how legal proceedings relate to real property in Florida, can help you make an i… Read More

If you want to know how to contest a Will and win, you need to be prepared, both emotionally and with evidence. Contesting a loved one’s will can be complicated – in and out of the courtroom. Knowing what you will need to do to win before going i… Read More

Being left out of a loved one’s Will hurts. It can leave you without the necessary funds to provide for you and your family during a time of grief, and can change your long-term financial plans. When a disinheritance clause in a Will cuts you off f… Read More

No one wants to think that their parent or loved one has been taken advantage of in their final days. When a close connection, relative, or caregiver receives more than expected in a Will signed while the grantor was under their care, it could raise… Read More

Protecting Trust Assets and Beneficiaries When your family manages its money using a trust, your comfort and livelihoods may depend on the trustee doing their job well. Unfortunately, sometimes the people managing your money will not live up to the t… Read More