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 […]
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 […]
Ways to Hold Real Estate Title for Florida Probate Purpose
Ways to Hold Real Estate Title for Florida Probate Purpose There are four different ways to hold title in real property in Florida: (1) tenants in common; (2) joint tenancy; (3) joint tenants with right of survivorship; and (4) tenancy by the entireties. If you own Florida real estate with more than one person, it […]
How to Contest a Will for Undue Influence Florida
Home How to Contest a Will for Undue Influence Florida What is Undue Influence A Florida last will and testament can be challenged on the basis of undue influence if an interested person or beneficiary can show that there was “over persuasion, duress, force, coercion, or artful or fraudulent contrivances to such an extent that […]