Tag Archives: Florida Estate Plan
How Does a “Tenancy by the Entirety” Work in Florida?
One way that married couples can leave an asset to one another without the need for probate is by holding the property as “tenants by the entirety.” This is a special form of property ownership exclusively available to married co-owners, although it is similar to a joint tenancy with right of survivorship. With a… Read More »
Can I Continue My Child’s Lawsuit After Their Death?
One reason it is important to have Florida will is that it may be necessary to continue litigation after your death. Let’s say you are involved in a civil litigation matter. If you die unexpectedly while the case is still pending, your estate would have to step in and continue the case for you…. Read More »
Do You Need to Revise Your Beneficiary Designations After a Divorce?
You may not realize it, but you may own assets that do not pass as part of your regular Florida estate plan. A common example of this is an intangible asset, such as a retirement account or life insurance policy, where you previously signed a “designation of beneficiary” form. Such designations override the instructions… Read More »
How Beneficiary Designations Impact Your Florida Estate Plan
There are many aspects of Florida estate planning that go beyond making a will. In fact, you may not realize it but there are some assets that do not pass under your will at all–even if you do not have a separate trust. If you have a retirement account or life insurance policy, for… Read More »
What Happens to My Florida Estate If I Have No Estate Plan or Living Relatives?
If you fail to create an estate plan during your lifetime, there is a chance that your property will be turned over to the State of Florida upon your death. The legal term for this is “escheat.” Under Section 732.107 of the Florida Statutes, “When a person dies leaving an estate without being survived… Read More »
Do I Need an Estate Plan If I’m Filing for Bankruptcy?
Estate planning is largely about disposing of your property. But what if you have filed for, or are contemplating, bankruptcy? Suppose you were to suddenly pass away before your bankruptcy is settled. What happens to your case, and what effect might it have on your Florida probate estate? Chapter 7 Liquidations Most individual debtors… Read More »
How Florida Law Alters Your Estate Plan Following a Divorce
Many people create a Florida will or trust and then simply forget about it. But estate planning is rarely a one-shot deal. Over the course of your life many things may change, including the status of your existing family relationships, and that should prompt a review and, if warranted, a revision of your existing… Read More »
