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Can a Child Born out of Wedlock Inherit from their Biological Father?
According to the CDC, approximately 46% of children in Florida are born to unwed mothers. In Florida, a child born out of wedlock may face problems inheriting from their biological father’s estate when their father passes away. Even if the child had a great...
Signing Estate Planning Documents in a Pandemic
Lavender Greenberg is currently holding all estate planning document signings outdoors. All parties stay socially distant and wear masks, and surfaces are frequently disinfected.
THE LADYBIRD DEED
An enhanced life estate deed, also known as a ladybird deed, is an effective way to transfer real property on the death of the owner without going through probate or using a revocable trust.
Healthcare Surrogate for Minor Children
A Healthcare Surrogate for Minor Children is a good tool for parents to give a trusted individual the authority to make healthcare decisions for their child while the parents are working or traveling. The designation can be limited to a specific timeframe and it is only used when both parents are unavailable.
FLORIDA HOMESTEAD 101
Florida homeowners may not realize the Florida Constitution imposes certain rights and restrictions on their homestead property. Although there are specific requirements for a home to be considered a person’s “homestead,” generally it is an owner’s permanent residence. Property owner’s rights and restrictions regarding their homestead property can be divided into three categories: creditor protection; inheritance restrictions; and property tax exemptions.
Personal Representative Compensation
Is a Personal Representative of a Florida Probate entitled to compensation and, if so, how much?
NAMING A GUARDIAN FOR YOUR MINOR CHILDREN
A guardian is the person parents choose to take care of their minor children if the parents pass away before the children become adults. Naming a guardian is important because it gives parents control of the situation. If parents do not name the guardian, a judge will...
Funding Your Trust
Your assets may be subject to probate if you fail to properly “fund” your trust. Funding a trust is the process of transferring the legal title of assets from your name, individually, into the name of your trust. An un-funded trust is like an empty bank account. If a...
WHO HAS PREFERENCE AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE?
Under Florida law, individuals who are named personal representatives in the will, surviving family members, and beneficiaries have preference to serve as the personal representative of an estate. Section 733.301 of the Florida Statutes ranks the order of...
WHO CAN BE A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE?
A personal representative is an individual who manages and settles the estate’s affairs. A personal representative must be a close family member of the decedent or a Florida resident according to Section 733.302of the Florida Statute. Close family members can be...
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