Simply stated, personal representatives or legal personal representatives are the executors or administrators for the estate of a deceased person. Unless the decedent specifically named an individual in the Will, the probate court will appoint a personal representative. This might be a private entity, bank, or individual. The personal representative may be the executor — the person …
Have you been left out of a will or aren’t getting what you deem is your fair share? If this has happened to you, you may have a legal option to contest the Will but be prepared to face an uphill battle. What is contesting a Will? Contesting a will is a type of estate …
Your future is just around the corner. That means you’re never too young to create an estate plan to be prepared for whatever the future holds for you. There are many articles about starting your retirement savings accounts — IRAs, 401ks — as early as possible so you have options. Retirement is hard to put …
Unfortunately, more and more families are having to navigate the loss of their loved one. Imagine the 640,000 families dealing with losing a loved one from Covid-19? And, those deaths are in addition to heart attacks, and all the other causes we see on an annual basis. Steps to navigate an estate plan You have …
Your estate — no matter how large or small — is what you’ve accumulated or will accumulate over your lifetime. Simply stated, estate planning is anticipating and making arrangement for your assets in the event you’re incapacitated in your lifetime and after your death. It can be as detailed as you need it to be. …
Probate is the legal process that occurs after someone dies. It is through this process that property is legally transferred from the estate of the person who has passed to their beneficiaries.
The average person might have to deal with Probate once in a lifetime, if that. A probate attorney does it all the time. Attorney Jonathan H. Parker represents clients in Florida, New Jersey, and Hawaii. Call now 877.727.5379 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Florida is home to complex homestead laws. There are many benefits and protections afforded to homeowners and their homesteads. To receive these benefits, however, certain specific criteria must be satisfied. Homestead laws involve the following main topics: taxes; protection from creditors; and distribution upon death. Here’s an overview of what these laws entail. What qualifies …
If you’re arrested for a DUI, getting a lawyer who’s experienced in handling Florida DUI driving and license suspension issues is crucial. You’ll want someone who knows how to navigate the system for you, and has extensive experience with: Florida implied consent law Florida administrative license suspension hearing process the law that governs ignition interlock …
Did you know it’s not illegal drink and drive; It’s illegal to drink and drive over the limit. Otherwise bars and restaurants wouldn’t have parking lots. But, no one should operate a motor vehicle after drinking above the legal limit or taking drugs—prescription of otherwise—that may cause impairment. Remember, just because a doctor prescribes medication …
In a previous post, we described what qualifies for sealing and expunging DUI records. Here, we explain the difference. Sealing and expungement are NOT the same According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE): When a criminal history record is sealed, the public will not have access to it. Certain governmental or related entities, …
