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Sept. 10, 2021

Florida’s probate courts are busy places. In the first six months of 2020 alone, individuals filed nearly 30,000 probate cases statewide and more than 27,000 were disposed of. For most adult residents of the state, those with wills and those without, probate court is where their lives’ business is completed.

July 26, 2021

When a person reaches 18 years of age, they legally become an adult and can start making medical, financial, and other major life decisions for themselves. As life gets busier and major life milestones are reached, proper estate planning can help young adults and their families prepare for difficult, emotional, and unexpected life scenarios.

June 22, 2021

Guardianship is designed to protect and exercise the legal rights of minor children and incapacitated adults who are unable to make their own decisions. According to a report from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), there are about 1.5 million individuals under guardianship in the United States.

April 20, 2021

Without a doubt, we live in a “DIY” world. Most of us are willing to do some work ourselves to save the cost of hiring a knowledgeable professional. This is as true with our wills and other estate planning documents as it is with constructing built-in bookshelves in the family room.

Feb. 14, 2018

Are you facing a legal crisis? Are you in a situation where you need to appoint a legal guardian for yourself or someone in your family?

Jan. 26, 2018

Putting together your own legal documents sounds like a good idea. Your assets get the protection you want and you’re saving money.

Jan. 17, 2018

According to a recent study, 64% of Americans don’t have a will. This often creates problems for families and estates when a death occurs. That’s why it’s important to have an estate attorney.