Wills provide instructions regarding the distribution of a person's property after they pass. Adults in Florida generally have the legal right to draft wills clarifying their wishes and naming their beneficiaries. However, for a will to serve its purpose, it must...
Year: 2026
Has a neighbor erected a fence over your boundary line?
Fences can improve property value or limit the chances of conflict between neighbors. In some cases, neighbors agree to erect a fence jointly and share the costs associated with doing so. Other times, one neighbor may decide they want a fence and may put one up at the...
Is professional valuation necessary before an estate sale?
Overseeing estate administration can be a lengthy and stressful process. Personal representatives (widely known as executors) have to wear many hats. They secure assets and communicate with creditors. They file tax returns. They may also need to hold an estate sale....
Ancillary probate can help address a Florida beach house
Florida real estate can be incredibly valuable, often especially if people own beachfront properties. Not everyone with real estate holdings in Florida lives in the state. Many people live elsewhere and only visit Florida during the coldest months of the year or while...
Can Florida testators use penalties to prevent will contests?
An inheritance can improve a beneficiary’s quality of life and remind them of the loved one that they’ve lost for many years to come. Unfortunately, inheritances can also damage family connections. Disputes among beneficiaries can tear families apart and significantly...
