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.…
It is never easy when a loved one is unable to care for themselves. Whether they are completely incapacitated or simply cannot be left alone, it is difficult to know how to help them or what to do. If you are in this situation, you should speak with a Palm…
One of the most basic elements of estate planning is deciding between a will and a trust. Many people are familiar with the basics of a will and assume that trusts are only for people who are extraordinarily wealthy. This is not the case. Trusts can provide several benefits to…
