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When No One Wants To Be the Personal Representative: Who Steps In, and What Happens Next?

Fri Oct 31, 2025

A will usually names a Personal Representative (PR), but what happens if that person cannot or will not serve? It happens more often than you may realize. In some families, the appointed person has died. In others, a family member may not have the time, expertise, or desire to take […]

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Why “Do-It-Yourself” Asset Transfers Backfire: How Courts Unwind Questionable Conveyances in Florida

Fri Oct 24, 2025

Most people who try to DIY asset protection generally have the best intentions. They typically make a gift, transfer a house, or add a family member to a bank account because they think it will protect the property from probate and creditors or, at the very least, simplify things for […]

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Signs of “Estate Hijacking” in Florida — When a Family Member Suddenly Gains Total Control

Fri Oct 17, 2025

During life’s most difficult moments (and when you least expect it), estate hijacking can take place. What exactly is “estate hijacking?” Also referred to as inheritance theft, estate hijacking is when one person seizes control and access to accounts, property, or paperwork, often without legal authority. The phrase “estate hijacking” […]

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