Archive for 'Probate Law'
Tax Relief from a Successful Estate Plan
Posted on 07. Aug, 2011 by Attorney.
The goal of estate planning is to guarantee that a person’s assets can be distributed to his or her family as well as to charity. The estate plan safeguards your assets that you have worked for in your life, regardless of the amount. An efficient estate plan is the best way to manage your wishes [...]
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A Look at the Lack of Mental Capacity in Probate Litigation
Posted on 17. Jul, 2011 by Attorney.
As people grow older, their mental capacity is often challenged in probate court. People who did not originally receive an inheritance in a will may challenge the intentions and desires of elderly people with a lack of mental capacity. All information is provided for educational purposes only, to learn more regarding Florida Probate Laws consult [...]
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A General Overview of Probate Procedures
Posted on 24. Jun, 2011 by Attorney.
Most states in the Union use a standardized probate procedure. This is the case because most states in the Union use federal probate guidelines that can be found in Section 25 of the United States Code. All information provided for reference purposes only, contact Probate lawyers FL for additional details. Here is a brief overview [...]
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What is Probate Law?
Posted on 23. Jun, 2011 by Attorney.
Probate law encapsulates every part of the process of protecting one’s assets. The practice of probate law is very involved and client-intensive. A probate attorney will work with a client to create a financial plan that works for the client’s situation. In addition, a client may want to avoid the fees of probate court and [...]
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What is Probate?
Posted on 31. May, 2011 by Attorney.
Probate Protects the Beneficiaries and the Property Probate is a legal process that is used to transfer the title of property and goods that belonged to a person who has died to the proper beneficiaries. Beneficiaries may be the deceased’s heirs and creditors. Probate is necessary so that any outstanding debts or taxes of the [...]
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Avoiding Probate in Florida With a Living Trust
Posted on 21. May, 2011 by Attorney.
The standard document used to designate distribution of a person’s assets after death has always been a will. In recent years, living trusts have become more widely used, either in addition to a will or in place of one. The biggest benefit to a living trust over a will is the avoidance of probate. Probate [...]
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Estate Planning offers Peace of Mind for the Bereaved
Posted on 03. May, 2011 by Attorney.
Estate planning is important to make sure the assets of a person are properly dealt with after their passing. The process involves a will, power of attorney, a beneficiary, gifts and property ownership among other things.
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Congenital Heart Defects
Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Attorney.
Congenital heart defects (CHD) are defects in the heart’s structure and heart vessels that are present from birth. These defects will either cause the blood to flow in an abnormal manner or cause an obstruction to normal blood flow. However, with some defects (as in the case of long QT syndrome), the heart’s rhythm can be affected. Congenital heart defects rank among the most common birth defects and they are the #1 cause of birth-defect related deaths.
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Florida Probate Law and Your Rights
Posted on 21. Aug, 2009 by Attorney.
Probate is the process by which an estate’s property is transferred to its creditors and beneficiaries. If the deceased left a Will, and it’s determined to be valid, the assets will be distributed according to the Will. If the deceased died without a Will, the Will cannot be located or is determined to be invalid [...]
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Injuries to the Spinal Cord
Posted on 07. Aug, 2009 by Attorney.
Spinal Cord Injury A spinal cord injury can be a devastating and life-changing injury that can lead to permanent disability and paralysis, including paraplegia, quadriplegia, and tetraplegia. Paraplegia is a spinal cord injury that affects the lower body only; quadriplegia and tetraplegia affect most of the body. Anatomy of the Spinal Cord To fully understand [...]
