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No Will? No Money? No Problem

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No Will? No Money? No Problem When a person in Florida dies without a will, their assets are distributed according to a specific legal framework called “intestate succession.” This means state law, not your loved one’s wishes, dictates who inherits their property. The process involves a court-supervised procedure known as probate to identify heirs, pay outstanding debts, and legally transfer ownership […]

Why Estate Planning Matters in Your 30s & 40s

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Why Estate Planning Matters in Your 30s & 40s Estate planning often brings to mind images of older retirees meticulously organizing their assets. However, younger people who are still working need to consider an estate plan as a proactive step that offers significant benefits. You need to understand why estate planning matters in your 30s and 40s to protect yourself and the ones you […]

Do Lawyers File Wills With The County?

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Do Lawyers File Wills With The County? While every document in an estate plan is vitally important, the will is perhaps the most vital document. The will controls how property is distributed, and it is a way to keep family harmony when there are assets. Once the testator has put their wishes down on paper, it is important to safeguard the actual […]

How an Undue Influence Claim Can Invalidate a Will – Lulich & Attorneys

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How an Undue Influence Claim Can Invalidate a Will – Lulich & Attorneys There are several grounds why a Florida court may decide not to probate a will: One common ground for denying probate is called “undue influence.” In short, beneficiaries who have been cut out of a will or have been chosen to receive less than that what they would normally get sometimes argue that the decedent […]

The Consequences of Dying without a Will in Florida – Lulich & Attorneys

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The Consequences of Dying without a Will in Florida – Lulich & Attorneys Everyone who is married, has children, or has substantial assets should consider preparing a will. With a will, you can direct who gets your property instead of giving the state of Florida the authority to distribute your property. With a will, you can direct who raises your children. If you don’t have a will, the […]

Factors in Choosing a Personal Representative for Your Estate – Lulich & Attorneys

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Factors in Choosing a Personal Representative for Your Estate – Lulich & Attorneys It is critical that you choose the correct personal representative to handle your estate after you die. You can appoint the personal representative in your will. The personal representative identifies and collects all your assets, pays all your bills, accounts for all your money, and distributes the assets to the correct heirs. The correct personal […]

When to Use a Pour-Over Will – Lulich & Attorneys

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When to Use a Pour-Over Will – Lulich & Attorneys The trust document A pour-over will is normally created in combination with a trust agreement. An experienced Vero Beach estate planning lawyer can explain how these documents work and the pros and cons of each document. A trust agreement is used by a senior or the person planning his/her estate. The creator of the trust […]

Estate Planning Considerations for Parents with Children – Lulich & Attorneys

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Estate Planning Considerations for Parents with Children – Lulich & Attorneys One of the fundamental rules of financial planning is – for parents with children, you need to think through how you will provide for them when you die. It’s part and parcel of being a good parent. Taking care of your children essentially means two things. The first is providing for their financial needs so […]

What Is A Self Proving Affidavit?

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What Is A Self Proving Affidavit? The Benefits of a Self Proving Affidavit   A self-proving affidavit to a will can save a tremendous amount of time. This affidavit saves the trouble of trying to prove Without the affidavit, when a will is admitted to the probate court, the witnesses to the will must authenticate the content of it. However, a self-proving […]

Who Acquires Control Of Your Business Interests if You Don’t Have a Will?

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Who Acquires Control Of Your Business Interests if You Don’t Have a Will? Who inherits your business if you die without a will? Planning for death includes thinking about your business interests. With effective planning, our Florida wills lawyer (s) can determine: The intestate laws of Florida If there is no will, then the business control issues are determined by the intestate laws of Florida. Intestate laws favor […]