You are free to disinherit your children in your estate plan if you would like to do so. You can do it for any reason or for no reason at all.One thing to remember, however, is that a lack of clarity can lead to estate disputes. It's best to be open and honest with...
After losing a loved one, the prospect of navigating probate can be daunting – all the more so when they owned property in multiple states. It’s a common scenario in Florida, where many people own vacation properties. Frequently, their primary residence is in...
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...
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...
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...
One of the most mysterious processes is probate. While it is a familiar term to many, it is not necessarily understood.When someone dies, whether there is a will or not, most states require the will go through probate court. While the process can take time, it does...
Having a proper estate plan in place is vital, even for parties with limited assets. People work hard to establish their assets, and therefore have the right to determine what happens to those assets when they are gone.A proper estate plan must have an instrument in...
When a loved one passes away, the aftermath can be confusing and stressful. The probate process can leave you feeling uneasy and impatient. If you do not approve of how the personal representative handles the estate, you may wonder if it is possible to have the...
It is a widespread belief that probate essentially takes forever to complete. But is this true? The truth is that the duration of the probate process depends on a variety of factors, including whether there is a will, the complexity of the assets, the number of...
The probate process can be a trying experience for anyone involved. Not only are you grappling with the grief over your lost loved one, but tensions can build as family members disagree over the handling of the estate.Probate disputes can drag out the length of time...
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