estate planning
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WeExpire.org: A 21st Century Message in a Bottle
Safeguarding Your Legacy, Beyond Wills, Trusts, and Deeds As a real estate attorney, I regularly witness the importance of safeguarding your property through the right paperwork and a comprehensive estate plan. However, a well-rounded and comprehensive estate plan can oftentimes extend beyond the four corners of a will or trust agreement. The digital age presents…
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Florida Ladybird Deeds: Simple Solutions for Complex Situations?
Deciding what to do with your assets when you pass can be a bittersweet experience, though it is unquestionably the responsible thing to do. While it represents a cherished legacy, navigating the legalities can feel overwhelming. This is where Ladybird Deeds, also known as Enhanced Life Estate Deeds, come in. What is a Ladybird Deed? A Ladybird Deed allows…
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2d DCA: Florida Statutes Section 732.507 Inapplicable Following Divorce When the Will was Executed Prior to Marriage
Here’s the Story Here’s the story, of a man named Priever, who, in 2005, executed a will devising real property in Florida to a woman named Gordon. This marked the beginning of a fact pattern which culminated in a 2018 opinion out of the Florida Second District Court of Appeal. Priever and Gordon were unmarried…