Divorce can come with plenty of financial setbacks. But when one partner loses their job amidst the separation, it can cause significant stress and anxiety for everyone involved. The loss of a job can create a sense of financial uncertainty, as some may not know when...
Year: 2019
What debts must you pay while handling someone’s estate?
Serving as the administrator of someone else's estate is in some ways an honor, but it is also often very stressful. You will have to fulfill financial and legal obligations on behalf of your deceased loved one while also dealing with the demands and wishes of their...
What is a probate dispute?
Probate disputes arise when beneficiaries disagree about the management of the estate after someone's passing -- usually a parent. These disputes can take a lot of time and resources to solve, and they are one reason that it is wise for people to be as specific as...
Special issues that women should consider during estate planning
The ideal for the legal system in many ways is equal treatment for everyone under the law. However, people of different backgrounds have different concerns they need to address. That is certainly true in estate planning, where women may have to consider a different...
Things to know as a trust beneficiary
Wills are arguably the most commonly known tool within an estate plan. However, there are additional options, such as trusts. In fact, they can benefit certain estate holders, depending upon the estate and intended outcomes. For those who choose to utilize a trust, it...
What to do when your parents die broke
Losing your parents at the same time or within months of each other is a very difficult situation to face. Handling your emotions is hard enough, let alone handling their estate. You may be at a loss of what to do, especially when you realize that they passed on when...
Orlando’s Business Court Reopened
For roughly 15 years, a popular Orange County business court specialized in commercial litigation disputes. However, an increase in family law cases and a lack of funding led to then Chief Judge Frederick Lauten's decision to close the commercial business division...
Is Uncle Bob’s mechanical bank collection headed to probate?
If your Uncle Bob named you as his personal representative in his will, you must oversee which of his assets go through probate and which do not, now that your uncle has passed away. Once you read the will, you will know the extent of your uncle’s estate and how...
The relationship between timeshares and probate
Timeshares are a booming business in Florida. The industry recently experienced its ninth consecutive year of growth, making it abundantly clear that people in Florida and around the country have a vested interest in these investments. Timeshares are hotbeds...
Understanding “undue influence”
When a will goes through the probate process and someone challenges its contents, they may do so because they believe the person who drafted the will was a victim of “undue influence.” Similarly, the concept of undue influence can arise in a number of...
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