Testamentary Capacity

Estate Planning

The definition of testamentary capacity or sound mind means that the testator has the ability to understand…

2025 Best Law Firms

Best Law Firms Ranked by Best Lawyers

Boyes, Farina & Matwiczyk was recently featured in the 2025 Best Law Firms Magazine.

Since 2010 Best Law Firms Magazine Recognizes the leading law firms across the U.S. through a data-driven ranking process.

Dividing A Florida Estate Equally Among Surviving Children

Estate and Trust Planning

While many parents wish to spread their estates equally among any adult children, this is often easier said than done. If one child earns more, it may be tempting to provide the other children with more money to protect their financial future. However, an unequal payout could lead to animosity between the surviving children.

Florida Wills And Avoiding Mistakes

Old Wills

Making common errors with wills can lead to a long probate process and can risk how and to whom the person’s assets will be distributed. When to write a will is not a matter of how old a person is. It is instead more relevant to what is happening in their lives.

Pet Trusts: Ensuring Beloved Pets Have A Home

Pet Trusts in Florida

Commonly, pet owners ask a trusted person to care of their pet, but sometimes the caretaker changes his or her mind when it comes to taking in the pet. Pet trusts can help prevent such a situation.

Trusts: Estate Planning And Whitney Houston

Estate tax and planning

The recent and tragic death of Whitney Houston has sparked many conversations about her life and accomplishments. Often, people with sizable estates use trusts to control when and how their wealth is distributed.

Estate Planning For Your Digital Life

AI

As more people’s personal and financial lives are connected to the internet, the more important computer passwords become in allowing important access to online accounts.