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When does a trust make sense? Use this practical checklist to consider your assets, real estate, beneficiaries, blended family, incapacity planning, and inheritance goals.

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I Hope You Waste Your Money on This: Why You Need a Florida Power of Attorney

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•Asset Protection, Estate Planning

•durable power of attorney, elder law, Florida power of attorney, guardianship, incapacity planning

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A power of attorney is like a life jacket: you hope you never need it, but when an emergency happens, it can be essential. Learn how a Florida power of attorney works and why waiting can be dangerous.

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What Is Probate in Florida?

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•Probate

•estate administration, Florida probate, personal representative, probate administration, Wills

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Probate is the court-supervised administration of a deceased person’s estate. Learn which assets go through probate, what happens with and without a will, and how the Florida probate process generally works.

Avoid Family Disputes: Estate Planning Strategies for Blended Families in Florida

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•Property Law

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Disclaimer: This blog is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Every individual’s situation is unique, and estate planning decisions should be made based on personalized legal guidance. For advice tailored to your specific needs, please contact Blackburn Law for a free consultation at (727) 826-0923 or visit LifePlanLaw.com. When […]

Love and Legacy: Why Couples Should Prioritize Estate Planning This Valentine’s Day

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•Property Law

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What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Florida?

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•Asset Protection

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What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Florida? Ever wonder what happens to your stuff if you pass away without a will? Spoiler alert: it’s not pretty, and it’s definitely not up to you. But don’t worry—we’re here to break it down in the simplest way possible so you know why having a […]

If You Are Married, What Property Are You Able to Give Away in Your Will?

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•Property Law

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First off, you must know what you cannot and can give away in a will. Wills distribute specific kinds of property but not all. For instance, it is possible to give funds to a beneficiary or give away your coin collection. But other kinds of property, like a bank account that has a beneficiary designation, […]

How to make sure your estate is a mess when you die – part two

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•Family Law

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A second method for making sure your estate is a mess is to make your Will incorrectly. This “Part Two” blog will discuss the most important technical requirements for making a Will correctly. Believe it or not, state laws impose requirements to make a valid will. Some are absolute, and failing to comply with […]

3 Ways to Avoid Probate

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The most common method of avoiding probate includes creating a trust that holds your assets rather than a will. It is also possible to decrease the quantity of property going through probate by giving gifts to members of your family or other types of beneficiaries before dying. Here are three other ways to avoid probate: […]

How To Make Sure Your Estate Is A Mess When You Die – Part One

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The short method for making sure your estate is a mess is don’t make a will. This “Part One” blog will discuss not making a will. The next shortest method of making sure your estate is a mess is make the will incorrectly. Part Two of How to Make Sure Your Estate is a Mess […]