One of the best tools estate planning attorneys in Jacksonville utilize for their clients is the Florida revocable trust. The revocable trust is also known as a living trust. A revocable trust has many benefits including the ability to help individuals avoid probate. However, many people do not realize that…
Correcting a Death Certificate in Florida for a Change in Marital Status We often receive calls about how to correct a Florida Death Certificate in relation to filing a Probate case in Florida. Correcting a Florida Death Certificate is done through Florida Vital Statistics which can be reached at: DEPARTMENT…
As Jacksonville estate planning attorneys, we often come across unusual scenarios that require a deep look into the law. A recent questions posed to the Jacksonville probate attorneys at the firm was: “Is a roommate’s estate liable for the unpaid rent after he or she passes away”? The short answer…
Every trustee of a Florida Trust may have a fundamental duty to keep the trust’s beneficiaries informed of the administration of the trust. Florida Statute Section 763.0813 provides that a trustee must keep the qualified beneficiaries of the trust “reasonably informed of the trust and its administration.” The statutes do…
A will or trust is one of the essential documents that every person should create. These documents dictate how a person’s assets should pass after death to a personal representative or a trustee. However, will and trusts are sometimes contested by family members when the documents are legally invalid, or…
Florida medicaid Liens. Florida residents that suffer from injuries caused by another person are lucky because they can often pay costly medical bills through Medicaid if they qualify for coverage. Medicaid is a government assistance program that provides long-term health coverage to those with low income and few assets. It…
Estate planning is important to prepare for potential memory loss. Studies show that memory loss is one of the most common ailments that an older person experiences as they begin to age. Memory loss is often a sign of early dementia, and those that suffer from dementia may not be…
Can a Marriage be Prevented in Florida? We often get questions about whether the Fundamental Right to Marry Extends beyond Incapacity? The state constitution of Florida offers every citizen basic fundamental rights. One of the most important of these rights is a Florida resident’s fundamental right to marry. The right…
Elder law is one of the most important legal fields in Florida because it helps address the unique needs of this state’s large elderly population. One of the growing concerns in the legal community is the rise of elder abuse. The abuse is frequently under-reported, and worse, the abusers are…
For a trust to be legally valid, it must have six elements. One of these required elements is that the settlor of the trust, or the person that creates the trust, must intend to create the trust. For a court to recognize this element, there must be a manifestation of…