by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Florida Probate Laws, Intestacy
Florida law is protective of property ownership rights in our State. Under the law, there is never a moment when any piece of property is not owned by someone or something. Maybe it’s a person, or an estate, or a trust or some other legal entity (Corporation, LLC,... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Florida Probate Laws, Intestacy
If a resident of Florida dies in our State without leaving a valid Last Will and Testament, then Florida’s probate law will decide how the decedent’s property is to be distributed to heirs. Florida’s intestacy statute controls in this scenario, which is... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Florida Probate Laws, Intestacy
Probating Lost Wills in Florida No one likes to think about dying, and it’s not easy for many of us to sit down and deal with planning for death. Still, most families have some sort of estate planning in place, even if it’s only a life insurance policy. Many people... by Larry Tolchinsky | Challenging Florida Will, Fraud, Intestacy, Probate Litigation, Undue Influence, Will Contests
A will contest is a lawsuit that happens when a beneficiary challenges a Last Will and Testament that has been presented to the probate court for the purpose of administrating a decedent’s estate. Essentially, one will has been offered for probate, and another party... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Intestacy
Congratulations if you are reading this post because you are expecting a child or if you are a new parent. There are few joys in life as great as raising a child! Congratulations, too, on investigating how to protect your family in the event of an untimely passing on... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Intestacy, Probate Litigation
In Florida, it’s important to have a valid will — if you die without a valid Florida Last Will and Testament, then Florida law is going to decide where your property goes and who gets what. In lawyer-language, that means Florida law will “determine the heirs of the...