Category: estate planning
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Notice to Creditors in Florida Probate: What Personal Representatives Must Do
A key probate duty: the personal representative must notify creditors, which opens—and eventually closes—the window to make claims…
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Can You Sell a House That’s in Probate in Florida?
Yes, a home in Florida probate can be sold—but the personal representative may need authority from the will…
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How Much Does Probate Cost in Florida — and How Long Does It Take?
What Florida probate typically costs and how long it takes — court fees, attorney fees, and the factors…
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Does a Power of Attorney End When Someone Dies?
A power of attorney ends the instant someone dies—a fact that surprises many families. Here is what happens…
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What Happens Without a Power of Attorney? Florida Guardianship
Without a power of attorney, families of an incapacitated loved one may face a court guardianship—public, costly, and…
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How to Set Up a Special Needs Trust in Florida
Setting up a special needs trust comes down to a few key decisions: the type, the trustee, funding,…
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Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax on an Inherited House in Florida?
Thanks to the “stepped-up basis,” heirs often owe little or no capital gains tax on an inherited Florida…
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Grounds for Contesting a Will in Florida
You can’t contest a will just because you disagree with it. Here are the specific legal grounds Florida…
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Selling an Inherited House in Florida: What You Need to Know
Selling an inherited Florida house means clearing title, getting the heirs aligned, and understanding your tax basis. Here…
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How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property
There are several legitimate ways to reduce or avoid capital gains tax on inherited property. Here are the…