Estate Planning
What are the different reasons a will can be contested?
In Florida, an interested party may challenge the validity of an existing will, in whole or in part, based on
Elizabeth Fernandez April 19, 2021
Estate Planning
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Estate Planning
What if you do not want your family to contest your Will?
Having a will in place to ensure that one’s assets and family are taken care of after one’s passing is
Elizabeth Fernandez April 19, 2021
Estate Planning
Who Has Standing to Contest a Will?
What is a Will Contest? In order to satisfy a proper will contest, certain criteria must be met. A close
Elizabeth Fernandez April 19, 2021
Estate Planning
What is a Notice of Related Cases in Florida?
A notice of related cases is a form that must be filed by a petitioner along with the initial pleading
Elizabeth Fernandez January 8, 2021
Estate Planning
Can a Personal Representative of an Estate Administer Property Before Receiving Letters of Administration in Florida?
Part of administering an estate upon a person’s passing involves the distribution of their assets to their heirs, whether that
Elizabeth Fernandez December 21, 2020
Estate Planning
How Can my Spouse Inherit My Real Property if They Are Not on the Deed?
In Florida, it is not uncommon for spouses to hold title to property separately, especially if that property was acquired outside or prior to the marriage. However, it becomes particularly problematic when that spouse passes away, because many times the surviving spouse is not included on the title, which then requires a probate proceeding to transfer legal title to them.
Eric Gros-Dubois November 17, 2020
Estate Planning
How Will My Heirs Inherit From Me?
A topic that comes up often in estate planning is how to divide up estate assets among beneficiaries. “Should I divide up my inheritance?” “Should one child get more than the other?” As estate planning attorneys, our role is not just to prepare documents and make sure things are in place for our client’s wishes and intentions to be carried out, but to also counsel and advise our clients on the best strategies given their unique situations.
Kathrine Karimi October 8, 2020
Estate Planning
Why The Need to Plan?
Estate planning attorneys often times run into situations where clients undermine the importance of having an estate plan. After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts (“TCJA”) was passed, the estate tax exemption nearly doubled to $11.18 million for single individuals and $22.36 million for those that are married. Due to the immense increase in the exemption, the market for secession planning has encountered a short decline. However, planning is necessary so that your best interests are adhered to in the event you’re unable to adhere to them yourself.
Kathrine Karimi September 29, 2020
Estate Planning
Why Everyone Should Have a Trust?
A trust is a legal agreement between the person who created the trust “settlor” and the trustee (the settlor as well), which is designed to hold assets for the beneficiary/ies of the trust. A trust can be a useful legal and financial mechanism to hold and distribute one’s assets after the death of the settlor, regardless of the amount of assets the settlor has. Below are a few of the reasons why trusts are a good idea for everyone.
Kathrine Karimi August 19, 2020
Estate Planning
What is Intestacy in Florida?
Having a written Last Will and Testament is an essential part of an estate plan. It reflects all of your wishes upon your death, including who the beneficiaries of your estate are and how they are to inherit from you upon your death. Without one, you can potentially face the risk of your assets being distributed contrary to your intentions under the default laws of the state of Florida.
Kathrine Karimi August 12, 2020
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