Fort Lauderdale Law Blog
Estate Planning for the Business Owner Requires More Steps
Everyone is encouraged to set up an estate plan in a timely manner. This is a great way to allocate assets, pre-pay for all funeral costs and leave the family some peace of mind. For the business owner in Florida, there are several more steps involved in estate...
Important documents to include in an estate plan
Florida has relatively favorable estate tax laws compared to the rest of the country, but this does not mean that individuals should not create an estate plan. An estate plan can be used to help individuals or their heirs avoid certain other taxes, and they also...
Why wills are contested
A will may help to ensure that an individual's final wishes are carried out after that person passes. However, if a will is not structured properly, there is a chance that a family member or other interested party may attempt to contest its terms. For instance, if a...
Estate planning in Florida
Florida has more favorable tax laws than many other states in the country, making it a good place to inherit an estate. However, estate planning is about more than just minimizing tax consequences; it is also about ensuring that one’s assets are passed on to the right...
A list of potential interested parties to a will challenge
There is a chance that an individual will want to challenge the terms of a will during a probate proceeding. However, to challenge a will in Florida probate court, that person will need to be considered an interested party. In many cases, the family members of a...
Only certain parties may challenge a will
It may be possible for an individual to contest a will assuming that he or she has standing to do so. Florida state law generally allows those who would have been entitled to an inheritance if an individual died without a will to mount such a challenge. In most cases,...
What to expect after a loved one dies
There are several steps that a person must generally take when attempting to open a probate estate in Florida or most other states. The first step is to find the original will and read over it carefully. This document will likely inform the reader of who was appointed...
The importance of having an estate plan
Ideally, individuals in Florida and throughout the country will prepare a will as part of their estate plan. A will allows an individual to determine who receives assets that remain in that person's estate when he or she passes. This can be especially useful for those...
The definition of an interested party in probate
Not everyone has the legal right to step forward and challenge a Florida estate in probate court. The question in front of the court is whether one is an interested party to bring legal action regarding the will. For many families, the reality is that more people may...
How A Will Or Trust Can Help With Your Estate
Two of the most important tools you can use in estate planning are wills and trusts. A will is a document that stipulates how to distribute your property following your death. A trust is a legal arrangement in which a third party administers assets for a beneficiary....
