Probate Q&A
Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and gathering the decedent’s assets, paying taxes, claims and expenses and distributing assets to beneficiaries. Generally, probate assets are those assets in the decedent’s sole name at death or otherwise owned solely by…
Estate Planning | Asset Protection
When you lose a loved one, you want to know that his or her estate will be handled respectfully and in a manner in which your family member requested. Estate Planning and Asset Protection involves the careful use of Wills,…
Relocation
Relocation has become an important and often contested part of dissolution proceedings. In our society many people have to relocate. The Florida statutes define relocation as “a change in the principal residence of a parent of at least 50 mile…
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
As you probably know, Congress passed at the 11th hour the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the 2012 Tax Act), signed into law by the President on January 2, 2013. The 2012 Tax Act makes several important revisions to…
What You Can Learn From Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Will
When actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died unexpectedly this past February, he hadn’t updated his will in about 10 years, and his estate planning left something to be desired. Hoffman’s will created a trust for his son Cooper, and left the…
Divorce Laws in Florida
Divorce Law in Florida has the purpose of dissolving or terminating a marriage with the good of both parties in mind. A divorce is called dissolution of marriage in the court system. It is begun by filing of a petition…
2014 Division of Property – Equitable Distribution
The Florida statutes provide that the marital assets and liabilities will be “equitably distributed” between husband and wife. This remedy is in addition to all other remedies available to the court such as alimony and child support. The specific statute…
You Can Be Served With Legal Process By Email
Beginning September 01, 2012, you can be served with a lawsuit by email. This is a big change in the legal system. For instance, there is no longer a requirement that the sheriff personally serve you with process. You can…