More Resources About Estate Planning, Probate, Business and Tax Law

Many Florida homeowners worry that transferring their home into a trust will cause them to lose their Homestead Exemption or Florida's valuable homestead protections. In most cases, a properly drafted Revocable Living Trust will preserve those benefits, but not every trust is treated the same. Learn how trusts affect property taxes, creditor protection, probate, and Florida homestead rights before transferring your home.

Learn the four legal grounds to challenge a Florida Will, including lack of capacity, undue influence, fraud, and improper execution.

Using a Lady Bird Deed is a useful probate avoidance tool, but is it your best option?

Can you disinherit your spouse in Florida? In many cases, the answer is no. Florida's elective share laws may allow a surviving spouse to claim 30% of the elective estate—even if they were intentionally left out of a Will or Trust.

Choosing a guardian for your minor children is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. Learn the factors to consider and how a Florida estate plan can help ensure your children are cared for by someone you know and trust.

Many people fear they'll have to sell their home to qualify for Florida Medicaid. Learn when your homestead is protected, how the five-year look-back period works, and what planning options may help preserve your home for your family.

Many people mistakenly believe Medicare will pay for long-term nursing home care. Learn the important differences between Medicare and Medicaid, who qualifies for each program, and how Florida Medicaid can help cover the cost of long-term care.

Hurricanes, fires, and floods can destroy important estate planning documents. Learn what happens if an original Florida Will is lost or destroyed and how a copy may still be admitted to probate.

Creating a Revocable Trust is only the first step. Learn how properly funding your Revocable Trust by transferring assets and coordinating beneficiary designations can help your family avoid probate and ensure your estate plan works as intended.

Did you know Florida no longer allows springing Durable Powers of Attorney? Learn when a Florida Power of Attorney becomes effective, why choosing the right agent is critical, and how current law requires specific powers to be clearly stated.