Many people put a lot of effort into accumulating assets throughout their lives, but fail to plan who might get those assets once they are gone. A common question fielded by many estate planning experts is what happens if one dies without a will. This question may be...
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What is a Ladybird Deed?
A "Ladybird Deed," also known as an enhanced life estate deed, is a way to transfer property to someone else outside of probate while retaining a life estate in the property. Unlike a regular life estate, a Ladybird Deed gives you the power to retain a life...
Recognize the signs of undue influence
Undue influence refers to the use of a person's position of power to persuade or pressure a person to do something he or she would otherwise not have done had the influence not occurred. Typically, the action the influencer convinces the other person to take goes...
IF IT IS A CASH TRANSACTION, IS IT TRUE THAT A CURRENT SURVEY IS NOT REQUIRED?
There is no question that if the purchase of real property is to be financed by an institutional lender, the institutional lender will insist on a specialized endorsement referred to as a Florida Form 9. In order to issue a Form 9 endorsement, the title agent must...
What effects do major life events have on wills in Florida?
Events such as the birth or adoption of a child, marriage or divorce have major impacts on a person's life. They can also majorly change one's estate planning goals and needs. Given this, it is important to remember that, if person formed a will prior to a major life...
