Losing a loved one is already an emotionally overwhelming experience, and navigating the probate process that follows can add an additional layer of stress and complexity. In an ideal situation, probate in Florida is a time-consuming but manageable process that allows an estate to be properly settled and assets distributed. […]
Author: Ellis Law
When a family moves to Florida, a trust drafted in another state may no longer function as it was intended when it was drafted. However, there are several ways to fix or update these documents. With proper legal guidance, an outdated trust can often be fixed to better protect assets […]
Suppose a parent passes away and one sibling is named trustee and begins managing the trust, while the other sibling is a beneficiary who is not receiving much information. At first, the trustee provides occasional updates, but over time, communication slows, and distributions seem smaller or less consistent without explanation. […]
People often need to look at capacity when there is a question about whether someone truly understood a decision they made regarding their money or property, even if they were never diagnosed with dementia or another cognitive condition. This usually comes up in disputes over wills or trusts where someone […]