by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Probate, Florida Wills, Life Estate Deeds, Local Lawyers, Trusts
Last Update: 02/10/16 It is true that Florida probate lawyers compete with online will services and companies that publish generic forms for Last Wills and Testaments. Some of those who will be reading this article will respond with a knee-jerk reaction that any... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Homestead, Florida Probate, Florida Wills, Intestacy, Life Estate Deeds, Probate (Broward County)
The Florida Legislature has been very active this past year in passing all sorts of major changes to existing Florida probate laws. The law makers have been doing this in several areas; however, one area of major change that is going to impact almost every Floridian... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Florida Wills
If a Testator was last seen in possession of his Will and, after his death, the Will cannot be found, Florida law presumes that the Testator destroyed it during his lifetime and thus “revoked” it. A proponent of the Florida Will, likely a beneficiary, may rebut this... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Wills, Intestacy
If an individual, the “decedent,” dies intestate (without a Florida will), Section 732.102 and 732.103 of the Florida Probate Code provide for the distribution of assets, first and foremost, to the surviving spouse and lineal descendants (children, grandchildren,... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Wills
A self proved Florida will is a will that is executed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses and a notary public. The witnesses attest to the fact, in an affidavit attached to the will, that they witnessed the testator sign the will. Their signatures are...
