Estate planning, probate & elder law in Fort Lauderdale
Florida's recent estate planning law changes affect wills, trusts, homestead planning, and Medicaid eligibility for 2025.
Read morePre-need guardian declarations, testamentary trusts, and UTMA accounts: three ways Florida parents can protect minor children and the assets they inherit.
Read moreFlorida's elective share guarantees a surviving spouse at least 30% of the estate regardless of the will. What it covers, distribution priorities, deadlines, and defenses.
Read morePractical estate planning strategies from a Florida attorney: retitling assets to avoid probate, planning for contingencies, choosing fiduciaries, and wills versus trusts.
Read moreNon-citizens owning Florida property face unique estate planning challenges, including federal estate tax exposure and ancillary probate requirements.
Read moreA Florida lady bird deed is an affordable estate planning tool that transfers property to heirs while avoiding probate and retaining homeowner control.
Read moreA revocable living trust allows asset control during lifetime while simplifying post-death transfer and avoiding probate.
Read moreA quitclaim deed is the simplest way to transfer real property interest in Florida, commonly used between parties with existing relationships.
Read moreThe Florida Uniform Transfers to Minors Act provides an easy way to transfer property to minor beneficiaries through custodial accounts.
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