If you have ever been involved in an estate proceeding, you may have heard the terms “executor,” “administrator,” or the feminine versions of these terms (executrix or administratrix). However, in Florida, the name used for this role is the “personal representative.” In short, the personal representative is the person appointed…
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While marriage equality is now the law of the land, LGBTQ couples still face unique issues that heterosexual couples do not have to consider. Whether you have not given any thought to estate planning or simply need to update your plan, a Palm Beach County LGBTQ estate planning attorney can…
Generally speaking, estate matters are governed by state law. A will is considered valid when it meets the legal requirements of the state where it is drafted. However, your estate is administered according to the laws of the state where you die. As a result, a common question our clients…
Yes. All original wills must be deposited with the Court. If you are in control of an original will you must deposit it within ten (10) days after receiving information that the testator is dead. Fla. Stat. § 732.901, governing the production of wills, states: The custodian of a will…
A partition action is commenced to force the sale of jointly-owned property, often real estate. Under Florida law, a co-owner of real property may file a lawsuit against the other co-owners of the property when they cannot agree on how to continue their joint ownership of the property. See, Ch.…