Living Will Florida
Living Will in Florida What is a Living Will in Florida A living will in Florida is a document that describes the procedures approved by an individual (“the principal”) to be withheld upon the diagnosis of a terminal or end stage condition, coma, or vegetative state. The purpose of a living will is to let […]
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DIE WITHOUT A WILL IN FLORIDA?
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DIE WITHOUT A WILL IN FLORIDA? This is one of the most common questions I get on my practice. Most people are afraid that if they die without a will, the State of Florida will take their property. In almost all cases this will not be the case. Dying without a […]
DANGERS WITH DO IT YOURSELF (DIY) WILLS IN FLORIDA
DANGERS WITH DO IT YOURSELF (“DIY”) WILLS IN FLORIDA In this article I will attempt to cover some of the most important mistakes that can endanger your Will in Florida. Creating a Florida Will may seem like a simple task. Search for Florida Last Will and Testament and you will get a bunch of websites […]
Estate Planning and Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Legally Prepare for the Worst
Estate Planning and Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Legally Prepare for the Worst What we know so far about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) First let me begin by saying that I am not a doctor. I am an estate planning attorney based out of Miami, Florida, and all of the information you will read in this article […]
Lady Bird Deed Florida
Lady Bird Deed – Best Kept Secret https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChJKnY2fwAQ&t=2s A life enhanced estate deed, more commonly called a “Lady Bird Deed,” is one of the best kept secrets for estate planning purposes. The lady bird deed in Florida allows you to avoid probate court, reserve powers to yourself, maintain Medicaid eligibility, and qualify for the Florida […]
Estate Planning Attorney Role
What is the role of an estate planning attorney? You may think that the role of an estate planning attorney is only to prepare documents for the preparation of your assets after death. However, estate planning is so much more than that. Estate planning attorneys not only assist you with the transfer of wealth after […]
Holographic Will Florida
In this blog post I will cover what are holographic wills and whether they are valid in the State of Florida. Florida does not recognize holographic wills unless they are executed according to Florida law. However, there is always an exception to the rule, keep reading to find out more. What is a Holographic Will? […]
What can we learn from José José burial saga?
Mexican singer, José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz, or more widely known as José José or El Príncipe de la Canción , died on September 28, 2019. If you follow any news in Spanish, the death of José José is one of the most widely covered subjects. Primarily, one of the biggest issues is where the famous […]
Should I transfer my Homestead to my children?
A lot of my clients ask me if they should transfer their primary residence to their children before they pass away. For the most part that answer is typically a rescinding negative. In Florida, your primary residence is considered to be your Homestead. Homestead provides you certain benefits and restrictions. The benefits include the tax […]
Probate Process in Florida
The Florida probate process can be time consuming, stressful, and not to mention expensive. My job as a probate attorney is to guide you through the probate process and make the administration as efficient as possible. I hope you find this guide useful. If you have any questions make sure to leave me a comment […]