Testamentary Capacity

The definition of testamentary capacity or sound mind means that the testator has the ability to understand…
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Dividing A Florida Estate Equally Among Surviving Children

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

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.
Facebook Could Be Considered Part Of Decedent’s Digital Estate

More than half of all Florida residents possess a Facebook, blog or other type of social media account. It’s where friends share photos, memories, and sometimes, private information. But what happens when a user passes away?
Pet Trusts: Ensuring Beloved Pets Have A Home

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.
Florida Millionaire’s Move To Adopt Girlfriend May Be A Strategy For His Children’s Trust

When a 48-year-old multimillionaire from Palm Beach, Florida decided to adopt his 42-year-old girlfriend, the decision definitely turned heads.
Trusts: Estate Planning And Whitney Houston

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

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.
Welcome To Our South Florida Estate Planning & Litigation Law Blog

When you need to create an effective estate plan, an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can be of great assistance and can look out for your rights.