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Category Archives: Probate
Do I need a probate in Florida?
Very frequently, I get phone calls, to the effect of my mother or father died, my husband or wife died, they left a house, a bank account, do I need a probate? The answer is, it’s going to depend. It … Continue reading
The cost of probate in Florida
Sometimes I get the question, what’s the average cost of probate in Florida, or how much does it cost to probate an estate. The answer to the first question, on average costs, is I don’t know. And honestly, even if … Continue reading
Why revocable living trusts usually won’t avoid probate in Florida
At least a couple of times a week, I get phone calls from potential clients; asking about living trusts, revocable trusts, and avoiding probate. Sometimes clients want me to review an existing revocable trust, sometimes they want me to draft … Continue reading
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Thomas Kinkade and his hand written will(s)
The artist Thomas Kinkade, the fellow who did all of those paintings of cute little cottages, died this spring. Now, it appears as though his estate is in an absolute mess. http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_21158511Artist Thomas Kinkades Lawyers File Appeal Against Girlfriend Long … Continue reading
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Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Part 2
Last time, we looked at estate planning for unmarried couples, that is, how to transfer assets to the other person after one partner died. This time we are looking at what steps to take to insure that the partner is … Continue reading
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Tagged Asset Protection, Florida, Probate, Will Contest, wills
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