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What is the Notice to Creditors?
After a probate administration is opened up, the personal representative will publish a notice to creditors. This is not the same thing as an obituary column in the paper. This is a notice to the whole world that this person has passed away and they now have a certain...
read moreWhat Types of Property Need to go Through Probate?
When a person passes away here in Florida and you're going to do a probate, the only assets that have to go through probate are what was individually owned by the decedent. So there was no joint ownership, there was no beneficiary designation on the account. Those are...
read moreWhen is a Person Medically Needy Under Medicaid?
Generally speaking, a person is medically needy and eligible for Medicaid here in the state of Florida if they have trouble doing the activities of daily living. They can't walk or stand without assistance, they can't feed themselves without assistance. Now, that's...
read moreWhere is Probate Handled?
When you have to open a probate administration here in Florida, you're going to do that in the county where the person passed away. To learn more about probate in Florida, head to our YouTube video. Don't wait to contact us with your questions.
read moreWho Can Challenge a Will in Florida?
The person or people who can challenge a will here in the State of Florida is anybody who is an interested person in the estate, or who is negatively affected by the new will. Learn more on our YouTube Channel. Don't hesitate to contact our firm with any questions you...
read moreWho Has the Burden of Proof in a Will Contest Case?
In a will contest case, the burden initially starts with the proponent of the will, the person who is submitting the will for probate. Once that is determined and once the court accepts that the will was properly and validly executed, the burden shifts to the opponent...
read moreWhy Do I Need Help Obtaining Medicaid Coverage?
If you meet the eligibility criteria, initially, anybody can file the application for you. If you don't meet the eligibility criteria, the Supreme Court of the State of Florida has said that only an attorney can do Medicaid planning. Don't wait to learn more on our...
read moreWhy Should I Apply for Medicaid Coverage?
If you don't apply for Medicaid coverage, you're going to go through your assets, and spend them down, and get to the point where you're probably going to need them anyway. Learn more on our YouTube Channel. Don’t hesitate to contact our office with any questions you...
read moreWhy Would I Want to Make a Contract to Make a Will?
I think it's an important estate planning tool especially in second and third marriages. Having a contract to make a will protects the first person that passes away. Learn more on our YouTube Channel. Don't hesitate to contact our office with any questions you may have.
read moreWill I Still Have Control Over My Property with a Revocable Living Trust?
When you create a revocable trust, you are the grantor. You are the creator of the document. You are also the initial trustee. It's your property. Learn more about revocable living trusts on our YouTube Channel. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our...
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